The importance of backup power: Ensuring home comfort during power outages
Power outages can be a significant inconvenience, especially when they last for an extended period. Losing power disrupts daily routines, from keeping the lights on to running essential appliances. Star Power understands these challenges and offers reliable generator hire solutions to ensure your home remains powered.
What is a KVA generator and how does it work?
Understanding the type of generator you need is crucial. A KVA (kilovolt-ampere) generator is a common choice for home backup power. The size of a generator, measured in KVA, determines how much power it can provide. This unit measures apparent power and is crucial in determining the generator’s capacity to handle your home’s power needs.
How do I know what size generator I need?
One of the most common questions our customers ask is, “How do I determine what size generator I need?” The size of a generator is measured in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), indicating the amount of electrical power it can produce. To find the right size for your home, you need to calculate your total power requirements.
Calculating generator size for your home
Start by listing all the appliances and systems you want to keep running during a power outage. Common essentials include refrigerators, lights, heating or cooling systems, and computers. Each device has a specific wattage requirement, usually found on the label or in the user manual. Add up the wattage of all the appliances you plan to run simultaneously. Remember to account for both running (continuous) and starting (peak) watts. For example, a refrigerator may use 800 watts to run but require 1600 watts to start. Your generator should have a maximum output that exceeds your total starting watt requirement and a running output that meets your total running watt requirement.
The benefits of hiring a generator
If you only need a generator temporarily, hiring one is the most cost-effective solution. Star Power offers a full suite of temporary power solutions, including delivery, installation, maintenance, and fuel services.
Our team is on hand to guide you through the selection process, ensuring you find the perfect generator to keep your home comfortable during a power outage.
Read our blog ‘How to determine the right generator size for your needs’ for more information on generator size/product selection when considering temporary power solutions for your project, business or event.
Star Power Editorial Team at Star Power
Star Power Marketing is the official voice of our temporary power solutions team. We deliver full-service, bespoke power setups for construction sites, live events, broadcast productions, and emergency response projects across the UK.
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