On 10/6/2011 7:54 PM, Sam Takoy wrote:
Hi,

If I buy a generator that's too big for average use for my house - for
example, I really need a 3500 but get a 7000 instead - and most of the
time don't draw more than 3500, will I be wasting have the gas or are
the generators smart enough these days to burn only as much gas as
needed?

Thanks,

Sam

As far as I know, all are specified as running wattage and peak wattage.
There will be times that a couple of things start at once needing the peak.

My neighbor's generator is half the size of mine and he gets by but
wishes it was larger.