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Old 08-14-2010, 08:02 AM
Jim H Jim H is offline
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Your generator size must be at least large enough to serve all of your running loads AND start your largest motor load.

Since a motor may require 3-6 times its running HP for a few seconds while it starts, this requires a generator that is larger than the sum of your loads.
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