Mary from Farmingdale, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since August of 2024. Her 16 kW Generac from the 7100 series is Wi-Fi capable and sits on our Silver plan, which covers the annual service and the Generac factory warranty rather than monitoring we manage. The connection is still worth having on her side, and the yearly visit handles the oil and filters, the battery, the transfer switch and a run under load. Farmingdale is in Monmouth County.
Project Facts
- Location
- Farmingdale, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- August 2024
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7176
- Rated output
- 16 kW LP / 16 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Electrical service
- 150 amp
- Transfer switch
- 70 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Farmingdale homeowners
Can a generator go under a deck?
Only if the specific installation satisfies every requirement for overhead clearance, airflow, exhaust, fire separation, carbon-monoxide safety and service access. Because the applicable guidance commonly requires substantial overhead clearance, many ordinary under-deck locations will not qualify. It is a site-specific review rather than a standard placement.
Can the generator stay connected during a pressure test?
The machine has to be protected from test pressures beyond what its fuel controls are built to withstand. The fuel-gas code sets out when appliances are disconnected or isolated for testing, and the plumbing contractor follows both that code and the generator's installation instructions.
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.