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Does the 200 amp service entrance switch include an accessible 200 amp breaker?
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Does the 200 amp service entrance switch include an accessible 200 amp breaker?
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What is the expected life of the generator under normal use with good maintinence?
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my home has 100 amp. breaker box. is this generator large enough to provide elect. for my home?
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FREE SHIPPING - Generac GUARDIAN Standby Generator - 20,000 Watts, 200 Amp Service Entrance, Model# 5875

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Powerful standby generator uses a powerful Generac OHVI engine with full-pressure lubrication and automotive design to provide up to 20,000 Watts of power, enough to provide whole house protection. U.S.A. 200 Amp service entrance transfer switch 999cc Generac OHVI engine True Power™ technology for safe operation of sensitive electronics Whisper-Test™ low speed 50% quieter weekly self test Aluminum enclosure with Rhino Coat™ paint finish for durability Runs on natural gas or liquid propane, refueling is never an issue UL2200 listing External dual GFCI outlet Easy-to-use control panel with user-friendly LCD digital controls Composite mounting pad Flexible fuel line connector Requires Nexus™ Smart Switch
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Questions & Answers for FREE SHIPPING - Generac GUARDIAN Standby Generator - 20,000 Watts, 200 Amp Service Entrance, Model# 5875

Question

dose this item come with the automatic standby switch and panel

asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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Yes, this comes with a 200 Amp Service Entrance Rated Nexus Smart Transfer Switch with Digital Load Management Technology. It is NEMA 3R Rated.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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The unit comes with a 200amp transfer switch. This is wired into the existing panel in the home.The entire main breaker panel is powered unlike certain circuits with a smaller generator switch/panel.Depending on the load in the home you would turn off any unneccesary circuits to prevent overloading.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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It comes with a 200-Amp service-entrance rated ATS and connects directly to your electric meter and your home's 200-Amp load center. If your house has a 100-, 150-, or 225-Amp load center, you will need to purchase an ATS that matches the size of your load center (e.g., a 150-Amp load center requires a 150-Amp ATS).
answered 1 week, 6 days ago
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 - Cordova, TN
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Is the 200 amp service entrance switch only for switching from line power? Or does it convert 100 to 200 amp service to the house?

asked 1 year, 9 months ago
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It is only for switching the line.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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The transfer switch goes between the meter socket and the main breaker panel. You would have to replace your service wire, meter socket , and main breaker panel to upgrade your 100 amp service to a 200 amp service. Simcox Electric LLC
answered 8 months ago
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Nate00
 - Pennsylvania
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If you have 100-Amp service, you will need a 100-Amp service-entrance rated ATS.
answered 1 week, 6 days ago
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 - Cordova, TN
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is this an automatic standby generator

asked 1 year, 7 months ago
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yes
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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bgates
 - idabel,ok
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Yes, this is a standby generator that comes complete with the automatic transfer switch. As soon as you lose power, the generator will start up and restore power to your home.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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Yes
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is this propain ready or is their a conversion kit?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago
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mike16
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This unit comes from the factory ready to use with propane or natural gas. There is a selector valve on the top of the engine that will allow you select the proper type of fuel.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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It is propane ready, simple change over for propane or NG.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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 - kansas City, MO
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Yes
answered 1 week, 6 days ago
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 - Cordova, TN
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Do you loose power intensity/capacity the farther away the unit is from your electrical panel?

asked 11 months ago
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Please contact your local electrician to determine the power curve for long distance installation.
answered 11 months ago
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I don't have a technical answer for you, but I can tell you that my power supply line from the generator to the panel is about 80 ft and I have not had any issue with inadequate power.
answered 11 months ago
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NeverEnoughTools
 - Southampton, NY
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No. But do make sure the wiring is properly sized in relation to the distance from the load center / electric meter socket.
answered 1 week, 6 days ago
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BenchmarkElectric001
 - Cordova, TN
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How noisy is this generator?

asked 6 months ago
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Admiral
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At 23 feet with the generator operating at normal load, the sound output is 66 dBA. At the same distance in Quiet-Test(tm) mode the output is 60 dBA.
answered 6 months ago
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When the generator is operating at normal load, the sound output is 66 dBA.
answered 6 months ago
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This unit is very neighborhood friendly and produces about as much noise as your central air conditioning unit.
answered 1 week, 6 days ago
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BenchmarkElectric001
 - Cordova, TN
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Does the #5875 come with a battery?

 
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asked 9 months ago
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This Generac standby generator does not include a battery. The battery will need to be a group 26R that is 12 volts with at least 525 cold cranking amps.
answered 9 months ago
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No, I purchased the Battery
answered 8 months ago
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 - New Jersey
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No, a battery is not included. You will need a Group 26 battery, 525cca, available at any auto parts store.
answered 1 week, 6 days ago
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 - Cordova, TN
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In my area we are subject to power hits of short durations (1-2 seconds). Will the generator start upon these short hits? Can the start-up be delayed

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The generator does have a start-up delay of 15 - 30 seconds. The unit will not start up with shorter bursts of power outage.
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Yes, the generator can be programmed to start after a delay of "x" seconds.
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 - Cordova, TN
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What is the running RPM ?

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This Generac Standby generator has a running RPM of 3,600.
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3600 RPM. If you are looking for an 1800 RPM generator, you will need a liquid-cooled genset.
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 - Cordova, TN
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does the generac 20,000 run 220v power

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This Generac Standby Generator will run 220 volt outlets. The transfer switch will have to be wired correctly, and should be installed by a professional.
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Yes, 120/240 volt, single-phase. In other words, it will run air-conditioning, oven, and water heater circuits.
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 - Cordova, TN
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