Steve from Middletown, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since December of 2018. His 14 kW Generac from the 6200 series was installed by another company in February of 2014, and he and Kelly switched the servicing to us nearly five years later on a Silver plan. Silver pairs the annual visit with the Generac factory warranty. Middletown is in Monmouth County.
Project Facts
- Location
- Middletown, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- December 2018
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 6247
- Rated output
- 14 kW LP / 13 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 60 amp
Standby generator questions from Middletown homeowners
Can the existing natural-gas service in a Middletown home supply a generator?
Often yes, but the gas system has to be evaluated first. The review covers the generator's BTU demand, meter capacity, available pressure, regulator capacity, pipe diameter and length, and every other gas appliance in the house -- furnace, boiler, water heater, range and fireplace among them.
Which fuel-gas code applies?
New Jersey currently adopts the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code as its Fuel Gas Subcode, which is what governs the piping, testing and shutoff arrangements on a natural-gas generator installation.
How quickly does it take over?
The automatic start sequence normally begins within seconds of the controller deciding that utility power has failed or fallen outside acceptable limits. There is a deliberate short delay so that a momentary flicker does not trigger a full start and transfer. Exact timing depends on the controller, the transfer switch and the configuration.