How to Install Backup Generators
679K views · Apr 2, 2015 · Education
Comments · 17
@legocoolness111 · 10 years ago
Hi, Dan,. I have a 17 K unit , it is large enough to handle my home which is 2500 sq. ft. My 17K unit run a full 12 min. on it's test run every Saturday. After another 15 min. I usually check the oil level and never see a milky white residue. You should be able to lengthen the run time on weekly testing. PS I love the unit....
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@dan8220 · 10 years ago
Nice imformative video. Hits all the key points for the install. Far more helpful then Generac customer service!
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@d.hansel854 · 9 years ago
I wish Generac would come out with a home WiFi interface so you could monitor your generator VIA the Computer or your smart phone.<br>They do have a system which connects to cellular service. That may be good in a remote service area, but face it, that's just another expenditure we can live without.<br>We all have wireless routers and WiFi that would extend to our back yards.<br>I have e-mailed Generac and told their customer service about that but all they tell me is their "Mobile Link".<br>I wish everyone would get in touch with Generac and push this feature and tell them to develop a WiFi connected system.
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@ronbrant7 · 9 years ago
How do you determine what size generator you need to run everything in your house?
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@Harrison2253 · 9 years ago
NEC Code requires "flexible" PVC conduit from the solid sched 40 PVC by the generator.
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@ryandouglas8925 · 9 years ago
Mss burr you will need lp witch is liquid propane Just for the generator how much will depend on the size of your unit
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@mssburr · 10 years ago
So this unit is only good if you have Gas. I live in a manufactured home. And I have all electric. So I guess I'm screwed... Or have to get a gas generator to be stolen when I go to work.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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