ReaLoad Engineering Benchmark
Westinghouse iGen8200TFc vs. Westinghouse WGen11500TFc
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ReaLoad Technical Verdict & Engineering Dossier
Motor Surge & HVAC Starting
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc delivers 14,500W surge, sufficient for a 3.5-Ton central A/C with soft-starter. Inverters under 7,500W surge will trip breaker overcurrent protection on direct compressor starts.
72-Hour Fuel Logistics
At 50% load over 72 hours, continuous gasoline generators consume ~56 gallons (11x 5-gallon cans). Direct utility Natural Gas hookup eliminates fuel storage degradation, winter freezing, and gas station queues.
NEC 250.20 Neutral Bonding
Bonded neutral generators require terminal bridge disconnection before connecting to home service panels to prevent double-ground GFCI trips.
Natural Gas Leader
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc
9,500 W running on NG (+4220 W lead)
Acoustic Winner
Westinghouse iGen8200TFc
65.5 dBA at 23ft (-6.5 dBA quieter)
Easiest Home Hookup
Westinghouse iGen8200TFc
Bonded Neutral (Home Interlock Ready)
Best $/Running Watt
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc
$0.13/W ($1,499)