Standby Generator Installation and Standby Generator Service in Farmingdale, NJ by Green Sun Energy Services.
Green Sun Energy Services installed a Generac Guardian 16 kW natural gas standby generator at a residential property in Farmingdale, New Jersey. The system is paired with a 200-amp transfer switch configured for managed whole-house load coverage, meaning the generator monitors the electrical service and sheds or restores circuits automatically when utility power is lost or restored. The unit runs on natural gas and is governed by Generac’s Evolution 2.0 controller, which includes Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring. The generator sits on a prefabricated concrete pad and is sized for the home’s living space.
The electrical work included running copper grounding wire from the water main to the transfer switch, as required to bond the system to the home’s grounding electrode. The installation was completed in September 2019.
Project Facts
- Location
- Farmingdale, NJ
- Services
- Standby Generator Installation, Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- September 2019
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 70371
- Rated output
- 16 kW LP / 16 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Home sized for
- 1,656 sq ft
- Electrical service
- 200 amp
- Transfer switch
- 200 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Farmingdale homeowners
Can a generator go in the side yard of a Farmingdale property?
Often yes, provided the side yard satisfies both the manufacturer's clearances and the municipality's zoning requirements. The site review covers the property-line setback, windows and doors, the gas and electric meters, the air conditioner, neighboring structures, flood conditions, service access and any local screening requirement.
Does a generator produce less on natural gas than on propane?
Some models do have a lower rated maximum output on natural gas than on propane -- a current 22 kW machine is rated 22 kW on LP and 21 kW on natural gas. Other models carry their own ratings, so the model-specific specification sheet is what settles it rather than a general rule.
Should gas pressure be checked while the generator is running?
Yes. Operating pressure means more than a static reading taken with the generator off. The fuel system has to hold adequate pressure while the generator runs and other appliances may also be drawing gas. That matters most when an existing residential service is being reused.