Force

How big a generator should I use for a force 5 to 6 wind

Whatever number you come up with, choose a generator with a capacity that's 10-20% larger than your requirement. . Or you could use our quick wattage calculator to come up with a good estimate in 30 seconds. Please note we have used estimated wattages. A generator that's too small won't meet your needs, while one that's too large wastes fuel and money. Power Requirements. . These sizes run from 2kW-2000 watts or less for a recreational unit, up to about 50kW for a whole-house standby generator.

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