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Here is another good link with downloadable worksheet for calculating loads: https://offgridsurvival.com/emergencygenerators-selectingtherightgenerator/
I edited my list of questions above that I would ask someone before making any recommendations. Also, I would expand a Sticky title to "What type and size generator do I need?" Its possible to determine a perfectly sized generator from an electrical standpoint, but it may not be the right...
My first set of questions to someone asking "What type and size generator do I need?" would be:
Intended Use:
- Home Backup
- Workshop use
- Offgrid House or Cabin
- RV/Campsite/Tailgating
- Contractor/Portable/Events
- Commercial/Industrial
- Other ??
Basic Electrical Requirements:
- 120V 1...
Yes, a "What size generator do I need?" sticky would help a lot of people choose the right generator and probably save a lot of folks from making a costly mistake.
I'm sure there are members here that have a lot of tips and know-how in determining how to go about sizing a genset. How do we...
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