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Probably an area with poor electricity infrastructure or in hurricane alley. Though 27kw is a lot. They’re on natural gas too, so I guess they’re not worried a
by Scoundreller 5y ago
Probably an area with poor electricity infrastructure or in hurricane alley.
Though 27kw is a lot. They’re on natural gas too, so I guess they’re not worried about running out of diesel (though nat gas can be another point of failure)
- jondiggsit 5y agoOverhead electrical lines, susceptible to outages during storms (trees). Available NG or LP. Makes sense to have a generator backup. 27kw is decent size depending on size of house. Re: the article - does the setup give more functionality to the smart transfer switch capabilities?
- quickthrowman 5y ago27kW is 225A, it’s what you want for fully backing up a 200A utility service, which is what all new construction has in my area, tho some older homes still have 100A services.
- spockz 5y agoInteresting, most residential homes in The Netherlands do go beyond 40A for 1 phase and 35A for a 3 phase setup. Granted. We don’t regularly run airconditioning either and most heating is on NG, but still…
- monstermunch 5y ago27kw is actually 115A
- quickthrowman 5y agoYou are correct, my bad! https://www.generac.com/generaccorporate/media/library/content/all-products/generators/resi-comm/protector/0l0036sby.pdf https://www.generac.com/generaccorporate/media/library/conte...