Here’s a quick guide on what your average 12kVA generator can power, how to understand your power requirements and some recommendations on what kind of 12kVA generator you should consider.

How To Calculate Your Wattage Requirements

To know if a 12kVA generator is right for you, you need to calculate the starting and running watts of everything you need it to power.

A simple way to do this is to tally up the running watts of the item/s you want to power, and then factor in the item with the highest starting watts. This will give you a general idea of what size generator you need.

For example, an air compressor may have a starting wattage of 4500W, but only use 1500 running watts. So, you’ll ideally want to look for a 5kVA (5000W) generator to power it.

Note: Consider looking for a generator that provides roughly 20% more power than you need in case of a power surge.

What Will A 12kVA Generator Power?

A 12kVA generator will provide a reliable source of stable power for a range of agricultural, construction, residential and commercial equipment. Let’s take a closer look:

Power Tools

A 12kVA generator will provide enough power to run several large power tools on residential or small commercial construction sites. We also have a helpful guide on choosing the right generator for power tools for more information.

Or, refer to our guide below:

Home Backup

For homes in natural disaster-prone areas or with unreliable access to the grid, a 12kVA generator will run most of, if not all your appliances for a decent amount of time.

Here’s a general guide as to what a 12kVA generator will power in your home:

Industrial & Commercial Machinery

For small scale industrial, agricultural and commercial power needs, a 12kVA generator will comfortably power several pieces of machinery on site.

Here’s a quick guide:

What 12kVA Generator Should You Buy?

13kVA Diesel Generator

The Genesys 13kVA diesel generator is well-suited for prime or backup power loads on trade, industrial and commercial sites.

This 13kVA generator comes fitted with a fully-enclosed soundproof canopy to ensure a minimal noise output of 63dBA at 7m. It’s also equipped with a remote start and automatic transfer switch feature that commands the generator to power up automatically in an electrical outage.

• Prime kVA: 12
• Fuel tank: 140L
• Run time: 27 hours at 100% load
• Price: $9,900

Generac 13kVA Home Generator

The Generac 13kVA generator is a cost-effective, reliable solution for your home or small businesses standby power needs.

The generator connects directly to your natural gas line and will switch on automatically in a power outage, powering your entire home, or most essential devices. It comes fitted with a sound attenuated enclosure that ensures quiet operation and protection from the elements.

• Prime kVA: 13
• Sound output: 64dBA at 7m
• Price: $9,700

13kVA Diesel Generator Perkins Engine

Powered by an industry leading Perkins engine, this 13kVA diesel generator is the ideal prime or standby power source for industrial, commercial or agricultural sites.

The generator features a water-cooled engine and a fully enclosed soundproof canopy to reduce noise to a minimal 62dBA at 7m. It’s also backed by a generous 3 year – 1500 hour warranty for your peace of mind.

• Prime kVA: 12
• Fuel tank: 85L
• Run time: 34 hours at 75% load
• Price: $17,500

Get The Right Advice, Contact Us Today

With years of experience, you can rely on Blue Diamond Machinery to provide the right advice and a generator to meet your unique requirements.

For more information on the best model to suit your power requirements, contact us today or speak to one of our expert team on 1300 998 647.