Power Calculator for Generators: Convert kVA to kW, kW to kVA, kW to HP

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 21, 2012 at 15:34
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A few days ago there was a post Re Generators and what size etc was good for one's purpose. In view of this I decided to have a look around the net as to what was available re 'small' generators and the cost of same.

It soon became glaringly obvious that the Manufacturer's labelling and/or Sellers marketing blurb as to exactly what the subject generator's output/s were, was in a lot cases confusing to say the least.

Some were labelled in Kva's and sold Kw's, others labelled in peak output available under start up load and then on reading the Spec Sheet you find that it reverts to much less after start up etc etc.

Also for those not aware of the difference between Kva's and Kw's and assuming that they are identical, the probability of ending up with a product not suited for their intened purpose was a good possibility.

In view of this I located a site on the net that has very useful info on how calculate the size generator that you require in Kw's and then convert same to Kva's by using the very user friendly conversion calculators on the said site.

Calculator Site:Electriacal Power Calculators

Whilst this is a commercial site, as it is in the USA it should be obvious to all and sundry that I have no other interest in it other than the above mentioned calculator .
Regards

DD
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