Michelle from Manasquan, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since December of 2025. The Generac at the house is a 26 kW machine – the top of the air-cooled range – running on natural gas behind a 125-amp transfer switch, and it went onto a Green Sun service plan covering annual maintenance and an extended parts-and-labor warranty. Its first scheduled service was carried out that same month: spark plug and air filter, oil and filter, battery inspection, load testing and diagnostics.
Project Facts
- Location
- Manasquan, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- December 2025
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7290
- Rated output
- 26 kW LP / 22.5 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 125 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Manasquan homeowners
Can a generator be installed in a flood zone in Manasquan?
Yes, but the generator and its electrical equipment may need to be elevated or otherwise protected. The installation is evaluated against the property's FEMA flood zone, its Base Flood Elevation and Design Flood Elevation, the municipal flood ordinance, any applicable freeboard, and NJDEP requirements where they apply. It is a property-by-property assessment rather than a rule of thumb.
How is the gas pipe size worked out?
From the generator's demand, the available pressure, the pipe length, the allowable pressure drop, the fittings, the pipe material and every other appliance connected to the system. The adopted fuel-gas code carries the sizing requirements and tables, and the model's published fuel consumption goes into the calculation.
Can the generator go in the back yard?
Yes, provided the location complies with the installation instructions and the applicable state and municipal requirements. A distant back-yard position lengthens the electrical and gas runs, which can call for larger conductors or larger gas piping and can raise the cost of the installation.