If the generator is to drive a water pump, by how much larger needs to be the generator than the water pump?
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I read that the generator needs to be 3 times larger than the water pump in order to power it – is that correct?
The calculation for selecting the capacity of a generator is based on three formulas. The starting process of the motor is extremely important; factors such as the order of starting also need to be taken into account, making the situation quite complex. Generally, the capacity of the generator should be 3 to 5 times that of the motor.