Starting current is the current drawn by an electric motor when it is first started. Although this current varies according to the structure of the motor, it is usually 3-7 times higher than the rated current of the motor. It takes place in the period from the moment the engine is energized until the engine gets full speed.

 Starting current is an undesirable event because it causes the selected switch to fail to function, to damage the cable and installation over time, and to cause a voltage drop on the network to which it is fed. For this reason, suitable starting methods are used for motors. Soft starter, star/delta starting and frequency inverter usage can be given as examples among starting methods.

 Since starting currents generally occur in transformers and industrial machines, this issue is taken into account in generator power calculations.

  In your generator power selections, you can get approximate results from the power calculator on our website, and you can get free help from the experienced technical team of Genpower Jeneratör for full accuracy.