Generator Information Index

Learn about generators, load calculating, generator sizing, proper operation and safety topics.

Step by Step Basic Generator Info	How do I select a generator? The Basics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Generators	Common Questions Answered About Generators

Generator Sizing Procedure	How do I figure generator size?
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Home Owners Basic Questions	What size and type of generator do I need?

Portable vs Stationary	Should I use a portable or stationary generator at my home?

Portable vs RV	Should I use a portable or RV generator in my RV?

Gasoline or Diesel	Which is better and why? Diesel Fueled Generators - A Recommendation

New vs Used	Which is better, new or used?

Tips On Buying Used	Guidelines and ideas on buying used generators

Generator Rental Facts	What size are rental generators and how much fuel do they use?

Generator Fuels	Which fuel is best? Gasoline, Diesel, Bio-Fuels, Propane, Natural Gas?

Generator Amp Ratings - (An Important Chart)	What size do I need? Does size matter?

Understanding Loads & Sizing	What size do I need? Does size matter?
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Calculations, Doing it Exactly	How to calculate your load requirements exactly.

Diesel Fuel Use Chart	How much fuel does a diesel generator use?

Diesel Engine Uses and Applications	Where are diesel engines used?

Pipe Sizing for Natural Gas & LP	What size gas pipe do I need?

LP Tank Sizing & Typical LP Fuel Consumption	How fuel does an LP tank hold? How much does a generator consume?

LP /NG Fuel Consumption Explained	How do you calculate LP/NG consumption?
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Wattage Guide	How much power does my equipment use?
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Electric Motor Wattage Guide	How much power do motors use?

AC & Heat Pump Loads	How much power do air conditioners & heat pumps use?

Generator Installation	How to properly install your generator.

Tractor Driven Alternator (PTO) - Owner Manual	All about PTO generators.

Generator Operation	How to properly operate your generator.

Generator Safety	Safety precautions for generator use. Follow Them!

Trailer Safety	Safety precautions for using trailers.

Transfer Switches	Why do I need a transfer switch? How do switches work?
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Transfer Switch Information	Information Index About Transfer Switches

NEMA Plugs and Receptacles	A Guide to NEMA plugs & receptacles, with pictures & nomenclature

Tables and Formulas, Value Conversions	Look up and convert many common values

Glossary of Generator and Electrical Terms	Glossary of Terms for generators, electrical and other industry terms.

Country Power Guide	Guide of Power Around the World. What power is used in other countries?

Help Index	Information Index showing all GeneratorJoe Help Screens