Nature’s Generator Powerhouse Whole Home Generator

Can the Elite batteries be linked to this powerhouse?

Hi Valerie, thank you for your query. Sadly, these aren't compatible due to the difference in voltage and plug size. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Hello, How mich is the revolution per minutes of generator?

Hi Elham, Thank you for your query. It does not have a revolution since it's a solar generator. However, the maximum power output of the powerhouse is 7200 watts @ 240V and 3600 watts @ 120V for each of total 2 lines. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can this charge from a standard 120V generator?

Hi Matt, Thank you for your query. Yes, it can. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

How much are the Powerhouse Power Pods going to be?

Hi Brian, thank you for your query. A powerhouse pod is currently at $2,249.99, kindly check this link: https://naturesgenerator.com/products/nature-s-generator-powerhouse-power-addition


If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

How about some run time examples with the base model?

Hi John, Thank you for your query. Please see the information below:

Smartphones - 400+ Recharges
Tablets - 200+ Recharges
Laptops - 80+ Recharges
LED Light Bulbs - 320+ Hours
Point of View Camera - 640+ Recharges
Mini Fridge - 80-120 Hours
Refrigerator - 52-116 Hours
32" LED TV - 80+ Hours
Oscillating Fan - 80+ Hours
CPAP Machine - 52+ Hours
Circular Saw - 24+ Hours
Corded Drill - 52+ Hours
Modems - 72+ Hours
Routers - 72+ Hours (edited) 

If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

For the Powerhouse generator what kind is receptacle is for the 240 volt? Is it a 30 amp twist lock?

Hi Brian, Thank you for your query. It is a NEMA L14-30R 30 Amp 125/250V Twist Lock. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

is there over charge protection; and if so what?

Hi Charles,

Thank you for reaching out and for showing interest in our products. Yes, Nature's Generator Powerhouse has overcharge protection feature for AC, Solar, and Wind charging. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Where are these manufactured?

Hi Ed,

Thank you for reaching out with your concern. Our generators are designed in California and manufactured in Vietnam. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can it power an rv

Hi David,

Thank you for reaching out. The Powerhouse generator does have a 30-amp outlet that you can use to connect the generator to your RV. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What is the max wind turbine input for watts , amps , and volts the powerhouse can handle

Hi Bryce,

Thank you for reaching out with your concern. The maximum wind input of the Powerhouse generator is 1000 watts, 10 amps, and 100v. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Does it turn on automatically when the power goes out?

Hi Jon,

Thank you for reaching out. You need to manually turn on the generator if there's an unexpected power outage in your area. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can the powerhouse, power the circuits (discharge) at the same time as being charged whether by solar, wind or AC?

Hi Mark,

Thank you for reaching out. Yes, Nature's Generator Powerhouse can power your appliances while it's charging via solar or wind. However, it cannot power your appliances while it's charging via AC since it doesn't have a UPS feature. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can you hook a new unit to an existing unit in series? I have a 4kw unit that works great but I want to add another 4kw unit to double my capacity.

Hi Barry,

Thank you for reaching out. Nature's Generator Powerhouse is not designed to be hooked up with another Nature's Generator Powerhouse to double the output capacity. However, If you want to double the battery capacity of the generator, you can add a Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod. As one of the features of our Nature's Generator Powerhouse, you can add as many powerhouse power pods as you want to increase the battery capacity for longer runtime with your appliances. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What size portable gas generator is required to recharge the battery ?

Hi Jarvis,

Thank you for reaching out. A gas generator can charge a Nature's Generator Powerhouse as long as the gas generator has at least 1,300w of output capacity. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

The 240V outlet is what amp receptacle

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out. The 240v outlet on the Nature's Generator Powerhouse is a 30-amp NEMA L14-30. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can I hook up to a breaker box and run full time

Hi Joel,

Thank you for your query! You can use the Powerhouse Power transfer switch kit to connect the Powerhouse generator to your breaker box so you can use the Powerhouse generator full time as long as the unit has enough charge to provide a power. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

I understand that the inverter goes up to 7200 running watts, but is there additional surge watts? If so, how long can it hold the additional watts?

Hi Mike,

Thank you for reaching out. Our Powerhouse does have a peak or surge watts and it will be 11,520 watts. The peak or surge watts only last for a couple of seconds. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What battery does a natured generator powerhouse use?

Hi Dillion,

Thank you for reaching out with your concern. The Our Nature's Generator Powerhouse uses a Sealed lead-acid battery. We do have a bundle for the Powerhouse Generator that includes a combination Sealed Lead-Acid Battery and Lithium Iron Phosphate. It's called the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Hybrid  Platinum system. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

The internal batteries or battery can be replaced?

Hi Israel,

Thank you for reaching out. Nature's Generator Powerhouse batteries can be replaced. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can the SLA batteries be replaced with lithium phosphate batteries?

Hi Karl,

Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, Nature's Generator Powerhouse is not designed to use lithium phosphate batteries. However, we already have a Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod that use lithium batteries. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What is the life span of the battery?

Hi Julie,

Thank you for reaching out. The lifespan of Nature's Generator Powerhouse's Sealed Lead Acid battery is 500 - 800 full charge cycles. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What is the maximum voltage and amperage fora solar array to input into the powerhouse? I know it’s 2,000w but at what voltage? 150v 250v 450v? How many panels can I connect in series?

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for reaching out. The Nature's Generator Powerhouse's maximum solar input is 2000W, 20A, and 100V. 

Please note: 

- The powerhouse generator will not charge via solar if the voltage input reached more than 100 volts. 
- If Nature's generator solar panels will be used, you can connect up to two 410w solar panels in series. 
- If four 410w solar panels will be used, 2 solar panels should be connected in series and each pair of solar panels should be connected in parallel using a Powerhouse branch connector cable. This will double the charging speed of your generator via solar.
- For the maximum number of solar panels that can be connected to our powerhouse, You can connect up to 4 450W solar panels (Nature's Generator solar panels)  


If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What solar panels are compatible

Hi Debbie,

Thank you for reaching out. Nature's Generator Powerhouse 410w Power Panels are the most compatible solar panels for Nature's Generator Powerhouse. Third-party solar panels might or might not work and it will void the warranty of the generator just in case it got damaged while using third-party solar panels. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can you use the Powerhouse as a pass through device?

Hi William,

Thank you for reaching out. If you're pertaining to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), unfortunately, you cannot run your appliances while the generator is charging through your wall outlet. However, you can run your appliances while the powerhouse generator is charging through solar panels or wind turbines. We hope this answered your question. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

I have a cabin that is off grid that is not hooked up to the power grid. Can I hook the generator directly to the breaker box to run the whole cabin and the well?

Hi Chris,

Thank you for reaching out. We highly recommend you get Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Transfer Switch since the Powerhouse generator is not designed to be hooked up directly to your main breaker box. Please click the link below so you can learn more about Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Transfer Kit.

https://naturesgenerator.com/collections/natures-generator-powerhouse-accessories/products/natures-generator-powerhouse-power-transfer-kit

If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

I have an older wind turban for the original Nature's Generator. It is at least 3 years old. Will this turbine work with the Powerhouse?

Hi Carolyn,

Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, your existing wind turbine is not compatible with Nature's Generator Powerhouse since they have different specifications. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

How many battery cycles

Hi Steve,

Thank you for reaching out. The typical life span of an SLA battery is 500 to 800 full charge cycles. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can I use my electric car which is a KIA EV6 Vehicle to Load (V2L) to recharge the Powerhouse? The system is rated at 3.6 kilowatts, which is split between the 15-amp, 120-volt V2L adapter and a second 16-amp, 120-volt AC outlet beneath the rear seats.

Hi Jason,

Thank you for reaching out. Yes, you can charge Nature's Generator Powerhouse using your E-Vehicle as long as it has a 120v AC outlet for you to plug in the Powerhouse to your KIA EV6. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Do you have any systems that use the superior lithium-phosphate batteries?

Hi Wendel,

Thanks for your query! Our Generators currently use a Sealed Lead Acid battery however, we are planning to use Lithium Iron Phosphate in the future for our Powerhouse system. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

How long will the batteries hold their charge without being used or recharged?

Hi Wendel,

Thanks for reaching out! You can store the powerhouse generator and charge it once every 3 to 4 months to make sure that the battery will be safe from depletion. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

What type of batteries are these? lead-acid, lithium-phosphate, or other?

Hi Wendel,

Thanks for reaching out! The type of battery that we use for our products is Sealed Lead Acid Battery. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can I use this for a food truck? Will the solar panels charge the device as it’s being used?

Hi Carlton,

Thanks for reaching out with your concern. You can use the generator powerhouse while charging via solar panel. You can also use the powerhouse on your food truck since the generator has a 120v 30amp RV plug if the generator can fit inside the truck and the solar panel has a place to install. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can the Powerhouse "power" both a 220V well pump AND a 120V pressure switch pump? The switch pump clicks on for a mere second to turn the well pump "on and off", so both would run for approx. 2 seconds at start and 2 seconds when pressure tank filled. Thank you

Hi James,
Thank you for reaching out. Yes, as long as the total wattage of your appliances is within the range of 7200w. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Is there a battery(s) in the Powerhouse? Very unclear in description

Hi James,

Thanks for your query! The powerhouse generator have a battery inside and the batteries are located at the compartment that was included when you purchase a Powerhouse system. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

How to recharge and how long to recharge?

Hi Laura,
Thank you for reaching out. Nature's Generator Powerhouse can be charged via solar, wind, and through your electrical outlet. The recharge time using your electrical outlet is approximately 7-8 hours, the recharge time using a solar panel or wind turbine will depend on the strength of the sunlight the solar panels are getting and the wind speed the wind turbine is getting. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Does the Powerhouse generator come with a Bluetooth Smartkey?

Hi Arnaldo,

Thanks for your query! Unfortunately, the Powerhouse generator has no Smartkey features. However, the information that you need for your powerhouse is in the front control panel, it also shows additional information. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can the 110 and 220 outputs be used at the same time

Hi Friday,
Thank you for reaching out. Yes, you can use both outlets at the same time as long as the total wattage of the appliances you hook up to the Nature's Generator Powerhouse is within the output range of 7200w total. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Who makes Nature's Generators, What country make the Battery's, inverters, pure sine inverter, controller's Brand.

Hi Francis,
Thank you for reaching out. Our Nature's Generator Products are designed in the USA and are made in Vietnam. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 975-7909, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Cuantos años de garantia tiene el producto

Hi Ada,

Thanks for your query! Our products have a standard 1-year warranty. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can you leave this plugged in to keep it charged or do you have to unplug it when it is charged.

Hi Brian,
Thank you for reaching out. You can leave the generator plug-in especially if you're charging it using solar panels since Nature's Generator products have over-charging protection features. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can the Nature's Generator Powerhouse be charged through the solar ports with only the red and black anderson connections or does it require the cable with red, black, & green?

Hi Phillip

Thanks for your query! The Nature's Generator Powerhouse's solar input actually uses the red and white Anderson connector. The red will be the positive and the white will be the negative, the green will be neutral. If you are planning to use a different brand of Anderson connectors, we cannot assure you that it'll work, and once the generator encounters damage due to using a different brand of connectors, the warranty will be voided. Kindly click the link below to check our warranty and return policy. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

https://naturesgenerator.com/pages/warranty-returns-1

Regards,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can it power a 5000-8000 btu air conditioner? If so how long ?

Hi Justin,

Thanks for having an interest in our products. The Nature's Generator Powerhouse can support your 5000 to 8000 BTU air conditioner and the rough estimated run time is around 2 hours for a single charge only. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

What is the maximum amperage per 110 volt outlet?

Hi Randy,

Thanks for having an interest in our product! The general maximum amperage of the generator is 15amp. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

If I plug in from the 240v plug in on the powerhouse to a transfer switch with (3) 240v switches, can I run any of those 240v circuits, one at a time? (not all 3 at the same time.) These circuits would be a Well Pump, Dryer & Hot Water Heater. I would use this system just for emergency backup power only, running one of these three devices at a time when needed during power outage.

Hello, Thank you for reaching out. The default is that 1 and 2 are 240V. If you want to use 3/4 and 5/6 as 240V, You can change the rocker switch and the breakers to something the same as 1 and 2.  Another option is, you can switch the 3/4 and 5/6 rocker switch and breaker at the same time. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

In the 240 volt mode / plug, what is the continous power output without shutting down & what is the peak power for start up devices?

Hello, thank you for reaching out. We will update our website once we finalized all the technical specifications for Nature's Generator Powerhouse. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com. We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Does this use the same solar cable as the elite solar panel uses? Also how much would shipping cost to Indiana and when it arrives will the truck drop it down and are the wheels already on it when its shipped?

Hello Gorden,
Thank you for reaching out! Nature's Generator Powerhouse will use a different solar panel cable. Please be advised that we offer free shipping to all continental states of USA and this will be delivered with outmost care. Since this type of generator uses large size solar panel, there will be no wheel kit for this. We hope that this answer your questions. Should you have further queries, don't hesitate to contact us directly at support@naturesgenerator.com, we'll be more than happy to help you!
Sincerely,
Nature's Generator

The powerhouse is 240vac…residential voltage is 220vac and 240vac is used in commercially…is it truly 240 or can it be adjusted for 220vac…also…will the powerhouse have the ability to be monitored with an app similar to the elite…

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for your query! You can use your 220 volts appliances for the powerhouse generator as long the voltage of the appliances is still inside that 240VAC. Also, the smart key features is not available for the powerhouse generator. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Are the solar panels for the elite backwards compatible with the powerhouse…also…will you be offering a trade in…presently using the elite as a UPS…The powerhouse is 7500 watts running does that include the surge or can the unit handle X amount of surge…thanks

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for reaching out with your concern. Unfortunately, the solar panels of the elite and standard series are not compatible with the powerhouse since the solar panel of the elite and standard series has 100-watt and the powerhouse solar panel has a 410-watts solar input. The trade-in option is not possible for our powerhouse. The maximum power output for the 120 volts of the powerhouse is 3600 watts and the maximum for the 220 volts is 7200, which includes the power surge. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

How is the warranty for A powerhouse pod ? How long is the battery last before it need to replaved ?

Hi Bai, thank you for your query. The powerhouse pod, if bought along with the powerhouse generator will also have a 1-year warranty from the date that they were purchased/delivered. The batteries have a charge cycle of approximately between 2000-3200, If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via Toll-Free: (800) 975-7909, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

how many charge cycles can these battery pods take before they can only do 80% of their rating?

Hi Jeff, Thank you for your query! It is between 500-800 charge cycles. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via Toll-Free: (800) 975-7909, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

where i can buy powerhouse battery and how to recycle it ?

Hi Bao, Thank you for your query. The replacement battery for the powerhouse can be puchased via this link. Every Powerhouse or its Power Pod requires 4 of 100Ah batteries. You can stop by your local home improvement store or auot part store to recycle the old batteries. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can these be charged at charging stations?

Hi Scott, in theory, yes, as long as the AC outlet is compatible. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

How long it take full charge if using 115vac input ?

Hi, thank you for your query! It depends on how many pods your system has. Usually, it is recommended to charge it within 15-24 hours, If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can I use Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator to charge EV car ?

Hi John, Thank you for your query. Yes, it can charge EVs. However, please see if your charger cable is compatible with the powerhouse sockets. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Will it be able to function as a ups like the elite?

Hi Brad, Thank you for your query. No, it does not have the UPS function. The Powerhouse outputs power when it is being recharged by solar and wind, but the Powerhouse does not output power when it is being recharged by the wall. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!