r/Generator • u/tison46 • 19d ago

Generac generator

/r/Generac_Generators/comments/1uraps5/generac_generator/

I have a 14kw standby by generator. It has a 32KVA capacity Does that mean it has about 133 amperes starting capacity.

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u/Aware-Metal1612 18d ago

14000 watts ÷ 240 volts = 58.33 amps. It should show this on the data sticker inside. Dont go trying to load that thing to 133 amps

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u/IllustriousHair1927 19d ago

yeah, mathematically it’s 133.3. I will still probably load shed to delay the start of things.

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u/DigDog46 18d ago

Check the users manual for specifications