Judi from Berkeley Heights, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since December of 2016. The 10 kW standby generator at the house was installed by another company in March of 2013, and Judi and Matthew brought its servicing to us three years on. Every interval from the three-year through the seven-year has been carried out since, along with a service call and a repair done under the manufacturer’s warranty in September of 2020. This machine runs a dedicated essential-circuits switch rather than the whole house — heat, water, refrigeration and lights, sized to what actually matters when the power is out, which is why a 10 kW unit is enough here. By the seven-year visit the meter read 172 hours: a great deal of real work for a generator that size. Berkeley Heights is in Union County.
Project Facts
- Location
- Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- December 2016
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 5871
- Rated output
- 10 kW LP / 9 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 45 amp
- Load management
- Dedicated (Essential) Circuits
Standby generator questions from Berkeley Heights homeowners
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 10 kW generator run an entire Berkeley Heights 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.
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.