Choosing a Generator
Atlantic Power Solutions List of Things to Consider when Choosing a Generator...
Start up load
- Number of motors
- SKVA code on motors
- Type of house: conventional or tunnel
- Type of controller: staged loaded versus single step
- Mechanical thermostats
Continuous run load
- more than 30%
- less than 80%
Engine choice
- View Engine Specifications
- HP rating per kW
- Cost of repair parts and availability
- Cost of servicing
- Cold weather starting
- Has unit been loaded, banked and tested
- EPA issues – emissions
- Water cooled versus air cooled
Warranty
- Length of time
- Materials covered
Formulas
Single Phase
- 1KW = 1,000 Watts
- Watts = Volts = Amps
- Example 100KW = 100,000 watts : 240 watts = 416 amps
Three Phase
- Example 100KW = 100,000 watts : 240 volts
- THREE PHASE=WATTS/VOLTS/1732/PF=AMPS
- EX. 100,000 watts/240 volts/1.732/.8 power factor = 301 amps
24 hour Emergency Service / In stock parts
Experience and reputation of supplier
EGSA member (Electrical Generating Systems Association)