What is the right power for a temporary generator on site

Writer：SHILIDER Pubdate： 2023-05-11 16:05:08Update： 2023-05-11 16:05:08

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When carrying out on-site construction, safaris or other outdoor activities, we need to use generators for power supply due to the lack of grid power. However, we may be faced with the problem of choosing the right power of generator. This article will explain how to choose the power level of a generator for temporary use on site.

Factors affecting the power of generators

When choosing the power size of a generator for temporary use on site, the following factors need to be considered:

1. The power of the equipment to be used

We need to know the power level of the equipment to be used first and calculate the minimum power of the generator based on the power of the equipment. If the power of the equipment to be used is too high, the generator will not supply enough power, which may cause the equipment to run unstably or not be used properly.

2. Start-up current

Some equipment requires a higher current to start, if the generator power is not sufficient, it may not start or damage the equipment. Therefore, the appropriate generator power should be selected according to the starting current of the equipment.

3. Running time

The choice of generator power should also take into account the duration of use of the equipment. If the equipment is to be used for a long period of time, a more powerful generator should be selected. If the equipment will only be used for a short time with low power, a less powerful generator can be selected to save fuel and transport costs.

Recommendations for generator power selection

In general, we can make the following choices depending on the power of the equipment, the starting current and the running time:

-1kW or less: choose a 1kW generator.

-1kW to 2kW: choose a 2kW generator.

-2kW to 3kW: choose a 3kW generator.

-3kW to 5kW: select a 5kW generator.

-5kW or more: choose a 10kW generator or more powerful generator.

Caution

When using generators, the following should be noted:

The generator should be placed in a ventilated, dry and flat area.

The generator should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure proper operation.

Generators should be filled with the right fuel, do not use unsuitable fuel to avoid damage to the generator.

Generators should be kept away from flammable materials to avoid fire.

When choosing the power of the generator for temporary use on site, it is necessary to choose according to the power of the power-using equipment, the starting current and the running time, and to pay attention to the precautions for using the generator. We hope that this article will be of help.