What Size generator do I need?
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Comments (4)It will and adjustable frame it will not be wood. With the 5/8" Firecode Drywall it should actually be a 6 3/4" jamb depth (6 7/8" if the used 2 layers). Depending on the source and the manufacturer you use the adjustability will be in that range....See MoreHelp!! I have a 42"x66" dining table. What size rug do i need?
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Comments (22)It's called an automatic transfer switch that automatically changes the power source when the electricity goes off, and back off when the electricity comes back on. Otherwise, you'd have to go outside and turn the generator on manually. We've had Generac whole house natural gas generators in our last three houses (almost 30yrs) with no issues. That said, our generator installer/maintenance guy has changed his preference to Kohler. You will need an electrician to move the power you want to run with the generator over to the transfer switch after the switch box is installed. The newer generators come in housing that is quieter than years past. Just don't put it near your master bedroom. They are set to test once a week, and it's important to have them set the testing day/time to a day/time when you are usually home so you will know it's working properly. Ours have all been installed by the same man. He started his own company about 10 years ago and we went with him. He also does maintenance twice a year under a maintenance contract. These maintenance visits are important to check the equipment and make any repairs/maintenance. I don't know that having a maintenance agreement with him gets him out faster than if we didn't have one... but the times we have needed him, he comes quickly....See MoreWhat size wooden hood and how much space do I need on left and right?
Comments (8)Some of your questions have been answered many times on this forum, and review of many hood threads will reveal the rationale for the suggestions. Here is a very terse summary: For a 30 inch range use a 36-inch wide hood to overlap rising and expanding cooking plumes. Try for a 24-inch front to back distance, and mount the hood high enough to not hit one's head when bending over the range. (Up to 36 inches with this size) These dimensions give an entry aperture of 3 x 2 = 6 sq. ft. Aim for 90 CFM/sq. ft., resulting in a requirement for 90 x 6 = 540 CFM. This has to be provided in the context of the blower's fan curve, the baffle, hood, and duct pressure losses, and any make-up air pressure loss. As a rough approximation, multiply 540 x 1.5 to obtain 810 CFM, the minimum zero static pressure rating of the hood system blower. Plan on having to have a make-up air system; see relevant threads. Hoods by their nature have to be steel, but can be made without elegant steel exteriors (hood insert) and covered with wood cabinetry. So long as hood cabinetry and nearby cabinets meet the required distance from the range to combustible materials, there is no reason why the cabinets cannot be connected to the hood cabinet-like exterior. You will see many examples just by looking for them. Most major hood manufacturers sell stand-alone stainless steel hoods and steel inserts for wooden cabinet enclosures....See MoreCharles Ross Homes
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