{"id":3285,"date":"2014-12-09T15:23:55","date_gmt":"2014-12-09T22:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.norwall.com\/?p=3285"},"modified":"2020-11-16T14:18:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T21:18:14","slug":"generac-powerpact-replaces-corepower-for-essential-emergency-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.norwall.com\/news-and-updates\/generac-powerpact-replaces-corepower-for-essential-emergency-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Generac PowerPact Replaces CorePower for Essential Emergency Power"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Generac<\/a>

PowerPact 6518 Standby Generator System Includes ATS and Installation Wiring<\/p><\/div>\n

Generac discontinued the CorePower standby generator system. The CorePower system was a 7000-watt, standby generator that ran on either natural gas or propane and included an automatic transfer switch with built-in priority load center.<\/p>\n

The new PowerPact Standby Generator<\/a> is a seven-kilowatt addition to the Guardian lineup of generators. It incorporates the latest Evolution Controller, which makes it compatible with several options including the Wireless Local Monitor and Generac’s remote monitoring system, Mobile Link.<\/p>\n

This latest standby generator in the Guardian lineup<\/a> is an affordable option for supplying power during long and short-term power outages.<\/p>\n

Three PowerPact Models<\/h2>\n

Generac offers the PowerPact in three packages for various installation scenarios.<\/p>\n

Model 6561<\/a> is the seven-kilowatt generator only. No automatic transfer switch is included and must be purchased separately.<\/p>\n

Model 6518<\/a> includes the 7-kilowatt generator and a 50-amp automatic transfer switch pre-wired for eight circuits with installation wiring whips.<\/p>\n

Model 6519<\/a> offers the same generator and transfer switch without the wiring whips.<\/p>\n

The transfer switch comes with eight circuits installed\u2014five 15-amp, 120 volt; two 20-amp, 120 volt, and one 30-amp, 240 volt. The installation wiring whips included in the 6518 make installation easier and faster.<\/p>\n

Essential Power<\/h2>\n
\"Standby<\/a>

PowerPact Standby Generators supply power for essential circuits to keep homes and families safe during outages.<\/p><\/div>\n

The PowerPact supplies power during an outage to keep essential circuits operating. Essential circuits<\/a> are those that feed critical home appliances with power. They include circuits for refrigerators, freezers, sump pumps, well pumps, furnaces, and even medical equipment.<\/p>\n

The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) operates as a sub-panel of the main circuit breaker panel. During normal operation, the ATS load center receives power from the main panel through a circuit breaker.<\/p>\n

When the power goes out, the PowerPact’s Evolution Controller senses the outage immediately and after a short pause to guard against momentary outages, starts the generator. The ATS disconnects the load center from the main panel, isolating it from the incoming utility lines, and connects it to the PowerPact supply lines.<\/p>\n

Moments after sensing the outage, the PowerPact is supplying power to essential home circuits.<\/p>\n

PowerPact Improvements<\/h2>\n

The CorePower standby generators were an excellent alternative to using portable generators<\/a> for emergency backup power. The PowerPact offers a number of improvements.<\/p>\n