alt.energy.homepower

On Sep 3, 4:08 pm, "Mark L" wrote:
> Keith Stelter wrote:
> > 15 KW isn't going to be big enough if you want to run central AC and still
> > run other things.
>
> it's plenty.
>
> I just had a Trane A/C with multiple compressors installed and the stage1 compressor
> runs at 1260w, start load under 3kw. When the local utility power is down, I simply
> lock out the larger compressor, although it runs at just 3480watts with a start load
> under 5kw.
>
> how large is my generator you ask? it's a honda and it runs my central AC very
> well with 4kw left over for other things.
>
> have run it during times of total blackouts lasting several days and family has been
> cool, enjoyed cold milk and plenty of lights and computer/TV use.

how's that work for heating when it is 0F with wind in a New Jersey
blizzard?
Does the OP have a heat pump that he can lock the high end on?