"The old saying, 'This is the way we've done it for years,' should not be a guide when ... users to forget to size for a motor starting surge. "Most portable (gasoline) generators are capable ...

According to Bernier, it's not uncommon for users to forget to size for a motor starting surge. "Most portable (gasoline) generators are capable of surging from 1.5 to 2.0 times their continuous ...

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