Essential Use Generac Generators
There is no "One Size Fits All" in the generator world. Hale's Electrical Service, Inc., a Generac® Elite® Dealer, partners with you to determine a "best fit" for your budget and your unique, individual needs and circumstances.
Essential circuits mean circuits that are absolutely necessary; indispensable, a basic or necessary element. For YOU these might include lights, refrigerator/freezer and several receptacles. For others it may mean an oxygen dedicated receptacle, a backup receptacle for a CPAP machine, refrigerator circuit for keeping vital medicines cold or simply drinking water / well pump, sewer pump, hot water, microwave, refrigerator and lights. Depending on your needs, a smaller unit may satisfy your "essential" needs and your budget.
If your circumstances and needs are for an essential circuits only generator package, you may look to the 10kW (12 circuit), 14kW (14 circuit) or 17kW (16 circuit). Each of these models has a pre-packaged Automatic Transfer Switch allowing a selected number of circuits to transfer in the event of a utility power loss. Though each has a certain number of circuits that can transfer in the event of a utility power outage, some home circuits will take up two spaces and further limit your choices. When looking to essential circuit systems, our best suggestion is to contact a generator professional, like Hale's Electrical Service, Inc. to aid you in configuring and determining the best fit for your needs to achieve your individual goals for a backup power system.
Your typical box stores are great resources for up close viewing of product, however keep in mind their concept is for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Your Generac® Elite® dealer is a generator professional, trained in meeting your needs. A home backup generator should be installed and started up by a professional to maintain the integrity of your warranty, as well as provide consistent maintenance and service throughout the life of your generator.
By comparison of price and circuit coverage, the average Generac Generator sold in 2010 - 2011 is the 20kW with 200 AMP Automatic Transfer Switch. This pre-packaged system allows for transfer of most all circuits in an average home with a 200 AMP service for approximately $500 more than a 17kW select circuit system. (Some exceptions may apply, with limited use of certain circuits) When you are ready to begin determining your needs to fit your budget, contact Hale's Electrical Service, Inc.'s professional Team of trained professionals!
8kW, 12kW, 14kW Spec Sheet
17kW Spec Sheet
20kW Spec Sheet