{"id":2455,"date":"2026-02-06T15:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/?p=2455"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:41:02","slug":"kw-vs-kva-what-do-they-really-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/fr\/kw-vs-kva-what-do-they-really-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"kW vs kVA : Que signifient-ils vraiment ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you only remember one thing, remember this: <strong>kW is real usable power, while kVA is total apparent power.<\/strong><br>In simple terms, <strong>kW tells you how much work your equipment can actually do<\/strong>, and <strong>kVA tells you the generator\u2019s total electrical capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2455_f92c1e-59 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2455_f92c1e-59 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kW-vs-kVA-What-Do-They-Really-Mean.png\" alt=\"kW vs kVA: What Do They Really Mean?\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kW-vs-kVA-What-Do-They-Really-Mean.png 930w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kW-vs-kVA-What-Do-They-Really-Mean-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kW-vs-kVA-What-Do-They-Really-Mean-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They are connected by power factor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>kW = kVA \u00d7 Power Factor (PF)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So no, kW and kVA are not the same\u2014and this difference matters when choosing a generator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is kW?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>kW (kilowatt)<\/strong> is the <strong>real 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0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box2455_fe699e-36 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{min-height:0px;}.kt-info-box2455_fe699e-36 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:inset 0px 0px 0px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box2455_fe699e-36 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box2455_fe699e-36\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\" href=\"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/gasoline-generator\/\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-2400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fullasmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPW-230GXE-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">FPW-230GX[E]<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_05752b-3a\">What is kVA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>kVA (kilovolt-ampere)<\/strong> is <strong>apparent power<\/strong>\u2014the total power supplied by the system.<br>It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>real power (kW), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reactive power (the part needed to support magnetic fields in motors, transformers, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, <strong>kVA is usually higher than kW<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_54c224-d6\">Why do generators often use kVA ratings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generator manufacturers often rate sets in <strong>kVA<\/strong> because it reflects total capacity under different load types.<br>But for practical load planning, users must still check <strong>kW<\/strong> and <strong>power factor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common assumption in generator sizing is <strong>PF = 0.8<\/strong>.<br>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generator rating: <strong>100 kVA<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power factor: <strong>0.8<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real output: <strong>100 \u00d7 0.8 = 80 kW<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So a 100 kVA generator is typically about 80 kW at PF 0.8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_d649c3-df\">Common buying mistake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A frequent mistake is choosing only by kVA and ignoring kW and PF.<br>That can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>undersized generators (overload risk), or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oversized generators (higher cost and inefficient operation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A better approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List all loads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate running power and starting power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert correctly between kW and kVA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a reasonable safety margin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_a7171d-19\">Final answer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>kW = usable output power.<\/strong><br><strong>kVA = total apparent power capacity.<\/strong><br>Both are essential for correct generator selection, but if you care about real working output, focus on <strong>kW<\/strong>\u2014while using <strong>kVA + PF<\/strong> to size the system properly.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_291248-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_291248-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_291248-de\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_291248-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_291248-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_291248-de\"] 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kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2455_7a169a-c5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are kW and kVA the same thing?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_bc56f7-c4\">No. <strong>kW<\/strong> is real usable power, while <strong>kVA<\/strong> is apparent power (total electrical capacity). They are related, but not equal unless power factor is 1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2455_364782-1f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Which one should I focus on when choosing a generator?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_3c8360-72\">Use both.<br>Check <strong>kW<\/strong> to see how much real load you can run.<br>Check <strong>kVA<\/strong> to confirm total system capacity and compatibility with load type.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2455_3ede98-68\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I convert kVA to kW?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_fdfc1d-3f\">Use this formula: <strong>kW = kVA \u00d7 PF<\/strong><br>Example: 50 kVA at PF 0.8 = 40 kW.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2455_6fdfe3-9e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I convert kW to kVA?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_650072-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_650072-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_650072-ef\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_650072-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_650072-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_650072-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_650072-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_650072-ef\">Use this formula: <strong>kVA = kW \u00f7 PF<\/strong><br>Example: 40 kW at PF 0.8 = 50 kVA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane2455_58d374-a3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is power factor (PF) in simple words?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_6e0700-6b\">Power factor shows how efficiently electrical power is used. A lower PF means more apparent power is needed to deliver the same real power.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2455_ed4b97-ee\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Why is PF 0.8 commonly used for generators?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_9a0f7f-0b\">Many industrial and mixed loads (especially motor-based loads) do not run at PF 1.0, so <strong>0.8<\/strong> is widely used as a practical rating reference in generator applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2455_8b44e9-27\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I size a generator using only kVA?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_bbbecd-6d\">Not recommended. If you ignore kW and starting current, you may under-size or over-size the generator. Always check load details plus PF.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane2455_1b072b-26\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Why does my equipment trip even though generator kVA looks enough?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_ca8083-af\">Possible reasons include:<br>motor starting surge current,<br>low power factor,<br>too many loads starting at once,<br>incorrect cable\/protection setup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane2455_b5e3a1-72\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is higher kVA always better?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_aa3443-ba\">Not always. Oversizing can increase cost and reduce efficiency at low load. The best choice is the <strong>right-sized generator<\/strong> for your real operating conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2455_dd29eb-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What load information should I prepare before requesting a quote?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2455_1a3667-33\">Prepare:<br>total running kW,<br>peak\/starting kW (or motor starting current),<br>load type (resistive\/inductive),<br>voltage\/frequency,<br>single-phase or three-phase,<br>expected runtime and site conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2455_5001d7-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2455_5001d7-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2455_5001d7-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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