On 11/21/2010 6:06 PM, Michael B wrote:
Anybody happen to know how much initial startup amperage
is used for a furnace just coming on, starting its vent motor,
and running the glow starter for a gas furnace?
I'm needing to know what a reasonable generator capacity
would be without overdoing it.
Thanks.

Tables like this will help:

http://www.mayberrys.com/honda/gener...quirements.htm

My generator 5,500 watts, 7,350 starting watts, handles my furnace,
well, refrigerator, freezer, several lights and a TV. Not hooked up are
electric water heater, central AC, electric stove and clothes dryer, the
big energy hogs.