Ellen from West Long Branch, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since April of 2021. The Generac 6242 at the house is rated 17 kW on propane and 16 kW on natural gas, runs on natural gas, and feeds a 65-amp transfer switch. It was installed in September of 2013 by another company. Green Sun took it on in April of 2021 and has serviced it every year since – April of 2021, April of 2022, April of 2023, June of 2024 and June of 2025.
Project Facts
- Location
- West Long Branch, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- April 2021
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 6242
- Rated output
- 17 kW LP / 16 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 65 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from West Long Branch homeowners
Does new gas piping have to be pressure tested in West Long Branch?
Yes. Gas piping subject to the adopted fuel-gas code must be inspected and tested before it is accepted. New Jersey adopts the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, which governs the inspection, the test pressure and how long the test has to hold.
How can a whole house be carried on a smaller electrical service?
Through load management. One or more large loads are controlled so they do not start at the same moment, or shut down briefly if generator demand climbs too high. That is what allows whole-house coverage where the raw sum of every connected load would otherwise exceed the machine.
What is a service-entrance-rated transfer switch?
One that is listed for use as service equipment when installed in the appropriate configuration. These are commonly used for whole-house systems, where the transfer switch becomes part of the home's service arrangement rather than sitting downstream of it.