Susan from Monmouth Beach, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2015. Her 14 kW Generac from the 6052 series was installed by another company in March of 2013, and she and Lou switched the servicing to us two years later on a Silver plan. Monmouth Beach is a barrier strip between the Shrewsbury River and the ocean, which is about as exposed as New Jersey gets, and a generator there earns its annual visit. Monmouth Beach is in Monmouth County.
Project Facts
- Location
- Monmouth Beach, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- September 2015
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 6052
- Rated output
- 14 kW LP / 13 kW NG
- Transfer switch
- 60 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Monmouth Beach homeowners
How much space does a generator need in front of it?
For applicable air-cooled installations, roughly three feet of unobstructed clearance at the front, for airflow and for servicing. Fences, shrubs and stored materials should not intrude into that space. Newer models should be checked against their own current manual.
Does a house with a generator still need surge protection?
Yes. A generator protects against the loss of utility power; it does nothing about a surge. Current electrical code includes surge protection for applicable dwelling services, so whole-house surge protection belongs in a properly designed generator installation rather than being treated as an extra.
Will a 14 kW generator run an entire Monmouth Beach 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.