# Hook Up v. Generator
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [September 15, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920 "2008-09-15T07:58:26Z")
**Posts on this page:** 10
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/1 "2008-09-15T07:58:26Z")
well I need one … we are looking at mid Wednesday early Thursday to get power back on in my area… they will be rerunning all new lines b/c they are old…
I need to run a pump that pulls 10-15amps and also need to run 2 chest freezers and a fridge
so what size am I looking for here
just post links
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### Author:  [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/2 "2008-09-15T08:02:22Z")
I may be able to rent one to you…
Is your pump going to be a continuous load? The fridge and freezer certainly will not be but I am not sure how you are on water intake to your basement. What is the HP of the pump, 10-15A seems a little big.
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### Author:  [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/3 "2008-09-15T08:03:17Z")
This reminds me I need to get my 1000 Watt generator fixed… as I need it for this winter…
anybody able to work on small motors?
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### Author:  [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/4 "2008-09-15T08:07:26Z")
Oh, and for reference.
Kw = V \* A
So a 10Kw Generator at 120/240 will output approx. 42A
1Kw = 4A
5Kw = 20A
10Kw = 42A
20Kw = 83A
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/5 "2008-09-15T08:08:00Z")
Generator sizing:
[http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/generator/sizing.aspx](http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/generator/sizing.aspx)
This is the one I have, more than enough to run my fridge, sump pump, forced air furnace and some lights.
[http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=45428-348-30245&lpage=none](http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=45428-348-30245&lpage=none)
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/6 "2008-09-15T08:08:42Z")
i think the pump is 1/2hp i think… i know its a deep well pump… all i know is it will not be a 100% run … when you shower it turns on and off the hole time… all the lights dim in the house when it goes on
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/7 "2008-09-15T08:10:56Z")
from the looks of it i need a 5k -6k
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/8 "2008-09-15T08:15:27Z")
Re-check my post, I liked the wrong one.
This is the one I ended up buying during the Oct storm:
[http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=45428-348-30245&lpage=none](http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=45428-348-30245&lpage=none)
After comparing all the different ones my neighbors got for similar money I’m very happy with my purchase.
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/9 "2008-09-15T08:19:43Z")
i know my mom has a huge one … i know will run my whole house … she just does not want to asnwer my calls… but that is the one i was looking at as we speek … i would have to pick it up out here they dont have any at home
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### Author:  [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hook-up-v-generator/54920/10 "2008-09-15T09:14:24Z")
[http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95960](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95960)