George from Aberdeen, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2018. The 11 kW standby generator at the house was installed by another company in December of 2017, and George brought its servicing to us within the year, starting with a startup inspection on a machine we had not put in ourselves. Every interval since has been carried out — the one-year check, then the two, three, four and five-year services, the last completed in October of 2022 with 90 hours on the meter and the fuel plenum inspected and clear of rust. At 11 kW on a managed whole-house switch, the sizing has to be right for the house to carry everything, and ninety hours of real running says it has been asked to more than once.
Project Facts
- Location
- Aberdeen, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- October 2018
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 70321
- Rated output
- 11 kW LP / 10 kW NG
- Transfer switch
- 50 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Aberdeen homeowners
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.
Will an 11 kW generator run an entire Aberdeen 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.
What is Base Flood Elevation and why does it matter here?
Base Flood Elevation is the elevation associated with the base flood -- generally the flood with a one percent chance of being reached or exceeded in any year. For a generator it is often the starting point for working out how high the mechanical and electrical equipment has to be protected or raised.