[TheForge] How large a generator?

[Marc Godbout]

One thing to consider is the well pump. I've read stories where 5KW was not
enough for the pump's startup current. This could be many times what the HP
would indicate. The problem is that the startup current is usually not
indicated on the pump. It may have something to do with the well depth.

--Marc


On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 11:36 AM, Jim Beard <regionalchaos at gmail.com> wrote:

> You can run the numbers by adding up the draw of the appliances you
> want to use.  I know I added them up for running a few household
> appliances simultaneously a while back.  Fridge+, etc..  I figured a
> 5Kw would be good for a small house in an emergency situation.  I
> don't know what the draw of a shop would run, but a lot more I
> imagine.  It would make a gas powered welder attractive I think..
>
> Jim
> Drain, OR
>
> On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:04 AM, Andrew Vida <osan at netlabs.net> wrote:
> > How large a gar/diesel generator do the wise folks here feel would be
> needed
> > to run a household (typical, FWIW) plus a shop (TIG welder, misc.
> machines,
> > most that will not be run simultaneously, but a few that may).
> >
> > 30Kw?  $0?  More?  Less?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >        -Andy
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