The power capacity of different portable generator models varies as widely as the appliances they power. If the power goes out, you are probably less concerned that your electric stove doesn’t have power than you are about the basement flooding because your sump pump doesn’t work.<\/p>\n
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The length of time the power is out and the time of year may also affect which appliances you choose to supply with emergency power from your portable generator<\/a>. The power output capacity of a generator determines what it can power. It is up to you to decide what appliances to supply with electricity in the event of an outage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Need a Portable Right Away? Norwall Has Many Models in Stock<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Power Outages often occur during bad weather. Many first time buyers don’t realize that most portable generators need protection from rain, snow, and ice, but generators cannot run indoors because the engine creates deadly carbon monoxide. Toxic levels of the odorless, colorless gas accumulate quickly and too often kill.<\/p>\n To overcome the problems presented by running a portable generator in wet conditions, GenTent Generator Canopies invented the Portable Generator Canopy. The frame clamps to the generator frame and the canopy covers the generator to allow operation in nearly any kind of wet weather.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blog.norwall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/GenTent-Portable-Generator-Canopy-in-the-Rain.jpg” alt=”GenTent Portable Generator Canopy” title_text=”GenTent Portable Generator Canopy in the Rain” url=”https:\/\/www.norwall.com\/brands\/GenTent\/” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.norwall.com\/power-expert\/best-portable-generator-for-home-use-buyer-guide\/” button_text=”Best Portable Generator for Home: A Buyer Guide” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_border_radius=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blog.norwall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/champion-tri-fuel-generator-8000-watt-1200×630-featured.webp” alt=”Champion 8000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator Running on Natural Gas in a Driveway During an Outage” title_text=”Champion 8000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator Powers a House During an Outage” url=”https:\/\/www.norwall.com\/products\/champion-8000-watt-electric-start-tri-fuel-generator-100416\/” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This Champion Tri-Fuel Generator runs on three different fuels\u2014Gasoline, Propane, and Natural Gas. Different fuels contain different amounts of energy which affects how much power the generator can produce while using each fuel type.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Power is measured in Watts (W) or in Kilowatts(kW). One kilowatt equals 1000 watts. Calculate Watts by multiplying voltage by amperes. A device that runs on 120 volts and draws 5 amperes uses 600 watts (120V x 5A) of power. On some appliance tags, this is expressed as Volt-Amps or VA; others express their power requirements in watts or kilowatts.<\/p>\n Appliances require a certain amount of power regardless of the voltage use. At 240 volts, a 600-watt appliances requires 2.5 amperes of current, but at 120 volts it requires twice the current\u20145.0 amperes.<\/p>\n Generator Capacity<\/a> is rated in watts or kilowatts because it is the power that matters, not the voltage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Generators<\/a> come with two power capacity ratings; the maximum or starting watts and the continuous capacity or running watts. Runnign watts refers to the power the generator is able to supply continuously without overloading.\u00a0 Starting watts is a boost of power available for a few seconds while starting a motors. At startup, motors require two to six times more power than their continuous power requirement. A generator must provide this surge of power for for several seconds without overloading.<\/p>\n Gasoline only models, Dual Fuel models, and Tri Fuel models offer different fuel options. Gasoline contains more energy than propane, which contains more energy than natural gas. For this reason, generator manufacturers will provide different capacity ratings for each fuel.<\/p>\n Example:<\/strong> The DuroMax 13000-Watt Tri Fuel\u00a0 Generator has three ratings for running watts, and three ratings for starting watts.<\/p>\nUnderstanding Generator Power Capacity<\/h2>\n
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