Back-Up Generators: Only 14 Hr Service?
Back-Up Generators: Only 14 Hr Service?
(OP)
An EE (whose speciality is communications, not power) asked me if I knew why all residential generators have a rating of about 14 hrs. He thought this meant it should not be operated for more than 14 hrs non-stop. My brother-in-law (civil eng.) says operation is limited by the fuel tank capacity. Hence, it could operate 14-hrs non-stop without refueling.
The latter makes more sense. Is this correct?
- Curiously George
The latter makes more sense. Is this correct?
- Curiously George





RE: Back-Up Generators: Only 14 Hr Service?
Additionally, what would you do if the blackout lasted for more than 14 hrs, go out and buy another generator?
TTFN
RE: Back-Up Generators: Only 14 Hr Service?
Mike Halloran
NOT speaking for
DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
RE: Back-Up Generators: Only 14 Hr Service?
RE: Back-Up Generators: Only 14 Hr Service?
14hrs is likely the average amount of downtime allowable before the utility companies are up and running again.