John from Rumson, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since November of 2014. He signed in early November and the generator was commissioned in the second week of February, an 11 kW Generac in an aluminium enclosure behind a 150-amp service-rated switch with two power management modules. It covers 2,200 square feet with a refrigerator, a dishwasher and the laundry. Rumson is in Monmouth County, out on the peninsula between the Navesink and the Shrewsbury.
Project Facts
- Location
- Rumson, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Installation
- Client since
- November 2014
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 6720
- Rated output
- 11 kW LP / 10 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Home sized for
- 2,200 sq ft
- Electrical service
- 150 amp
- Transfer switch
- 150 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Rumson homeowners
What is Base Flood Elevation and why does it matter here?
Base Flood Elevation is the elevation associated with the base flood -- generally the flood with a one percent chance of being reached or exceeded in any year. For a generator it is often the starting point for working out how high the mechanical and electrical equipment has to be protected or raised.
How does the starting battery stay charged?
The system includes battery-charging provisions so the starting battery stays ready while the generator waits for an outage. A charging fault, a blown fuse, a wiring problem or simply a tired battery can stop a generator starting when it is needed, which is why battery condition is part of routine maintenance rather than an afterthought.
Can the generator be connected to any nearby gas pipe?
No. The branch supplying the generator has to be sized for the flow and pressure the machine needs. A pipe that happens to be close by may be too small, or may already be carrying too much load. Undersized piping shows up as poor starting, unstable running, reduced output or a generator that shuts down under load.