Siemens Standby Generators

Generator Sizing Guide
Table 2 – Non-Motor Load Reference
General Residential
Running Load
Amps at Amps at
Description kW 120V 1ø 240V 1ø
Electric heat per 1000 ft.
2
12 n/a 50
Heat pump elements per 1000 ft.
2
7 n/a 29
Dryer 5.5 n/a 23
Hot tub 5 n/a 21
Range oven 5 n/a 21
Hot water 4.5 n/a 19
Stove top per burner 1.5 n/a 6
General receptacles per 1000 ft.
2
1 8.3 n/a
Lighting per 1000 ft.
2
0.75 6.3 n/a
Blow dryer 1.25 10.4 n/a
Dishwasher 1.5 12.5 n/a
Microwave 1 8.3 n/a
Toasters 1 8.3 n/a
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