Generac vs Kohler 20kw+ Standby Generator - Electrician Talk
Mar 3, 2018 · N. nrp3. 13512 posts · Joined 2009. #22 · Mar 4, 2018. The BTUs for these 20kw range machines are 281,000 for the Kohler 20 RESC and 327,000 for the 22kw Generac (Nat gas). Make sure you have enough for the gen, pool heater and any heating equipment, fireplaces etc, add them up. frenchelectrican.
Kohler vs Generac - Electrician Talk
Aug 13, 2009 · 1 post · Joined 2012. #53 · Aug 4, 2012. kbsparky said: A good Kohler unit = 1800 RPM engine speed. Generac units = 3600 RPM. Always go for the 1800 RPM units; they have better guts, engine operates at ½ the speed, run quieter, last longer, etc. I'd definately put a 1800rpm next to my house before a 3600 and I have nothing to say in Generac ...
Standby Generators and ATS: Generac vs Kohler - Electrician Talk
Jun 5, 2021 · The Generac model would probably be 10 kW 7171, and Kohler either the 10 or 12 kW 12RESV. The Kohler is slightly more $$ (not much) but can get a fair bit sooner in these crazy times. I'm more familiar with Generac but interested in Kohler.
Standby Generator Remote ON/OFF switch. | Electrician Talk
Nov 12, 2013 · The remote unit can start then stop the generator when utility power is present. It can't stop the generator when the generator started to run due to a utility loss. What you're looking for is not easily done. You should shed the load first, then allow a cool down period and then shut the generator down.
standby Gen with 2- 200 amp paanels - Electrician Talk
Jul 1, 2014 · 329 posts · Joined 2008. #22 ·Jul 9, 2014. With Generac you simply install 2 200 amp service rated transfer switches. Part number is RTSY200A3. Then you simply feed your generator feed conductors from one and into the next. You also have to jump the 194, 0 and 23 wires from one switch to the other.
Generator clearances - Electrician Talk
Oct 12, 2010 · 2423 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Oct 12, 2010 (Edited) I am currently preparing a quote for a customer to provide and install a standby generator system. I have discovered that in most cases, a generator set placed outside has to maintain a minimum clearance of five feet from the building, if it is constructed of combustible materials.
Generator surging? - Electrician Talk
Sep 20, 2023 · 430 posts · Joined 2011. #7 · Sep 20, 2023. It's possible that the voltage regulator is causing you problems. Generators control voltage by regulating the amount of current that circulates through the generator rotor. When you start a large load the voltage (and frequency) will begin to decrease.
Kohler 20 KW Volts L1-L2 Low Shutdown - Electrician Talk
Jun 13, 2024 · MikeFL. 11074 posts · Joined 2016. #2 · Jun 13, 2024. @trmc47 this site is for professional electricians only, so we do have to close this thread, but we can still help. We have a sister site with an Electrical section and plenty of pros happy to help. It's on www.DIYChatroom.com and it's totally free. Please head over there with your inquiry.
Generator Output Wire Size - Electrician Talk
Dec 5, 2011 · Salvatoreg02. 1576 posts · Joined 2011. #30 · Dec 21, 2011. Its based on the generator output. 20KW EQUALS 83.5 amps. So, # 4 copper or #2alum is allowed, even though the breaker on the generator is rated 100amps.
Kohler Automatic transfer switch won't transfer - Electrician Talk
Jun 17, 2015 · The generator is a Kohler 7kw Natural Gas which he purchased used. The panel/automatic transfer switch is a Kohler/square D QO 200 Amp Main with 125 Amp Generator main (I know it's way to big for the 7kw generator). It has a shedding board installed in it. This was purchased new, but not sure from where.