Kim from Farmingdale, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since February of 2022. A Generac model 7042-2 was commissioned that March, rated 19.5 kW on natural gas where the load calculation asked for 15 kW. The house heats on a hydronic boiler and draws its water from a well, and both of those become electrical problems during an outage: a boiler will not circulate without power, and a well pump will not lift. A load-management module and a surge protective device went in with the machine on a 200-amp service, and our top-tier plan supports it with an annual visit, an extended parts-and-labor warranty and remote monitoring we manage directly.
Project Facts
- Location
- Farmingdale, NJ
- Services
- Standby Generator Installation, Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- February 2022
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7042-2
- Rated output
- 22 kW LP / 19.5 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Home sized for
- 2,800 sq ft
- Electrical service
- 200 amp
- Transfer switch
- 200 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Farmingdale homeowners
Can the generator go in the back yard?
Yes, provided the location complies with the installation instructions and the applicable state and municipal requirements. A distant back-yard position lengthens the electrical and gas runs, which can call for larger conductors or larger gas piping and can raise the cost of the installation.
Will a larger gas meter be needed?
Possibly. A generator can significantly increase a home's maximum gas demand. If the existing meter or service cannot hold the required pressure while supplying the generator and the other appliances together, the gas utility may require an upgrade.
Will a 22 kW generator run an entire Farmingdale house?
For many homes, yes, but that does not mean every load can run at the same moment. Houses with two central air conditioners, electric heat, EV charging, pool equipment or electric cooking may need load management or a larger machine. The answer comes from a load calculation rather than from the phrase whole house.