Briggs & Stratton 40243A 10000 Watt Generator – Powerful enough for a whole house?

A 10000 watt generator is considered a gap-filler between the portable, relatively light generators (1000 to 5000 watt generator models) and the heavier, more powerful 17000 watt to 25000 watt generator units.

As a general rule if you wish to power an entire house, a 25000 watt standby generator would probably be sufficient for most houses. Hence, a 1000 watt unit will probably not provide adequate electricity for an entire residence. This level of power is more suitable for those who can limit their use of appliances during power outages; selecting only the most essential ones that will help maintain a certain acceptable level of comfort its occupants.

When it comes to standby generators, one of the nicer brands that you can check out is the Briggs & Stratton. This company is known for creating engine-based products like lawnmowers, repair tools, engine parts, power generators, and other heavy-duty outdoor equipment.

The Briggs & Stratton 40243A

This 10000 watt generator is a finely designed whole house generator equipped with Briggs & Stratton 507cc Vanguard V-Twin engine that runs on either natural gas or propane and can provide an output of 10000 watts up to a maximum of 11750 to 12500 watts depending on whether it is a propane generator or a natural gas generator. Fuel system can be connected permanently to gas delivery systems for that unlimited supply of fuel with no need for manual refueling. It is designed for automatic switching with an advanced electronics system that detects power outages and requires no human intervention (fully automatic). This means you can have uninterrupted supply of electricity which is a great thing to have at home. It is also built with an automotive style exhaust system and foam dampeners that provides quiet operation most suitable for home backup power applications. It is also designed to take up a smaller space with a fortified, rust-proofed steel enclosure that is guaranteed to be sturdy and durable against the test of time.

This model is touted to be 50% quieter than most portable generators (most especially the open frame models) so if you value peace and quiet, you will surely love this very well designed Briggs and Stratton 10000 watt low-noise generator.