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<blockquote data-quote="Shadowrider" data-source="post: 2803861" data-attributes="member: 3099"><p>Have you done the calculations? 10kw isn't a lot to be running a central AC unit on. But with that said, if your unit is a new model it may be fine if you are willing to leave stuff off and "cycle" their use while you are without power. My mom had a 14kw Generac put in and it will run her central AC, electric stove, oven, TVs, computer and some lights without issue. She basically doesn't have to even consider anything with it's smart switch. </p><p></p><p>Check all your appliance tags, they have the run load in amps on them somewhere. Add them up and you will need at least 20% plus a bit more extra to start them up. 25% should be plenty. But my point is that you can easily run yourself short if you try to go minimalist. When your power goes out it's a PITA to only be able to run like 2 things at a time, the tornados taught me this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shadowrider, post: 2803861, member: 3099"] Have you done the calculations? 10kw isn't a lot to be running a central AC unit on. But with that said, if your unit is a new model it may be fine if you are willing to leave stuff off and "cycle" their use while you are without power. My mom had a 14kw Generac put in and it will run her central AC, electric stove, oven, TVs, computer and some lights without issue. She basically doesn't have to even consider anything with it's smart switch. Check all your appliance tags, they have the run load in amps on them somewhere. Add them up and you will need at least 20% plus a bit more extra to start them up. 25% should be plenty. But my point is that you can easily run yourself short if you try to go minimalist. When your power goes out it's a PITA to only be able to run like 2 things at a time, the tornados taught me this. [/QUOTE]
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