RV Power
Can a 2000-Watt Generator Run an RV Air Conditioner?
The honest answer, with real running and starting watts for a 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner and what to buy instead.
· 7 min read
Generator Blog
Plain-English guides to choosing, connecting and running a generator: what each size can power, how to stay safe, and how to get the most from every tank of fuel.
Pumps and Generators
What Size Generator Do You Need for a Well Pump?
Generator size by well pump horsepower, why starting watts matter, and how to hook a 240-volt pump to a generator.
· 8 min read
HVAC and Generators
What Size Generator Do You Need to Run a Central AC?
Running and starting watts by AC size, how to read your nameplate, and what generator you need for 1 to 3.5 tons.
· 9 min read
Generator Sizing
What Will a 7500-Watt Generator Run?
A 7500-watt generator can handle central AC plus the essentials. See the chart, a worked example and the limits.
· 9 min read
Generator Sizing
What Will a 3500-Watt Generator Run?
See what a 3500-watt generator can power at the same time, with a wattage chart and a worked outage example.
· 8 min read
Generator Sizing
What Will a 5000-Watt Generator Run?
Appliance wattage chart, a real outage load example, and the loads a 5000-watt generator can't handle.
· 9 min read
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