Generators Typical Q & A
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Generators Typical Q & A 1. How long will the generator run on a tank full of gas? It will depend on what generator is running, but typically it will probably run 10-12 hours on one tank of gas. The literature that comes with the pull start generators says they will run 10-12 hours continuous at 1/2 load. 2. Will the generator run everything in my house? No! Our generator program is designed to keep a portion of your home liveable during extended outages. You can probably run a space heater to heat one room, a light, a television, a refrigerator and freezer. The refrigerator and freezer will not need to run continuously. If unplugged, they will remain cool for several hours before they would need to be plugged in again. Our generators will not run a central heat/air system. They will run up to their rated wattage. If you add up the wattages of the appliances you wish to run, you will know if these units will be large enough. Below are estimated average wattages as supplied by PEC. More information can be found at the US Department of Energy. Appliance Average Watts Radio 50 12v DC Battery 100 100w Light Bulb 100 Window Fan 250 Color TV 300 Washing Machine 500 Freezer 500 Refrigerator/Freezer 600 Sump Pump 700 Microwave Oven 800 Coffee Maker 850 Space Heater 1200 Electric Range - 1 element 1200 Furnace Fan (1/3 hp) 1200 Air Conditioner (12,000) 1700 Water Heater 3000 3. Will the generator run my welder? No! 4. Will the generator run my pump? Check the size of the motor on the pump. A motor will require 3-4 times the required running wattage to initially kick it on. 5. How many amps will these generators deliver? 5000 watt generators - at 120 volts - 41.66 amps 5000 watt generators - at 240 volts - 20.83 amps 6. What kind of warranty do the generators have? The Generac generators have a 2 year limited warranty. The Lincoln welder/generators have a two year warranty on the generator/welder (from Lincoln) and a two year warranty on the engine (from Briggs & Stratton). 7. I need warranty work done on my generator. Where do I take it? For warranty work on Guardian/Generac generators, view their website at www.generac.com. Warranty work needed for Lincoln Welder/Generators can be found at James Supply, Ada, OK. (580) 332-6785. .