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8 kW Generator for Home

An 8kW generator hits the sweet spot for home backup where only critical circuits need power. Refrigerators, pumps, a few lights, and your WiFi. Maybe some medical equipment or a Window Air Conditioner.

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An 8kW generator hits the sweet spot for home backup where only critical circuits need power. Refrigerators, pumps, a few lights, and your WiFi. Maybe some medical equipment or a Window Air Conditioner.

8kW Generator - FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A. Household outlets supply 15 or 20 amps and rarely operate at more than 80% of their rating. The generator could run four 20-amp outlets or five 15-amp outlets. That powers a furnace, refrigerator, sump pump, a few lights, charges your laptop, and lets you cook in a crock pot. It also keeps your internet router connected and may run your television.
A. 8kW is 8000 Watts. 8000 / 120 Volts = 66.6 Amps or 33.3 Amps at 240 Volts. Many generators produce less power on natural gas than LP, so the output may be less using natural gas.
A. The 8kW generator typically powers essential and critical circuits like the furnace, refrigerator and freezer, medical equipment, and a sump pump along with a few lights, internet router, and chargers for cell phones, laptops, etc. It could provide most or all power for a small home or trailer home.
A. The 8.5kW Champion Standby Generator starts at $2695 without a transfer switch. Transfer switches (required) add to the cost.
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