If you will use your generator to operate an appliance with a large motor, you may need to install a power conditioning device such as an uninterruptible power supply at sensitive appliances. Check the manufacturer's specifications for details. It is also important to know that the National Electric Code requires a transfer switch be installed if you use a generator to power some loads in your home. Visit the PQ Store to find a selection of quality generators. Run time is usually specified at one-half load.
More loading means less run time.
The GenerLink connection allows a homeowner to select whatever electrical equipment he or she wants to run, up to 30 amps or the capacity of the generator, by simply switching breakers in the household circuit panel. That depends on how much equipment you need to operate during a power outage. A stationary, or permanently installed generator is your best choice. After an outage, it can restore power in seconds and support all loads as long as needed. Newer generators feature electronic governors, which can regulate voltage to plus or minus 6 percent of nominal or better.