Automatic Whole-Home Backup Power When the Grid Goes Down
The KOHLER 20RCA is a permanently installed standby generator designed to automatically provide dependable backup power when utility service is interrupted. Built for residential applications, it delivers substantial output for supporting compatible household systems and appliances during an outage.
The 20RCA produces up to 20kW when operating on liquid propane and 18kW on natural gas, giving homeowners the flexibility to use commonly available residential fuel sources. When paired with a compatible automatic transfer switch, the system can detect a utility outage and begin restoring backup power in approximately 10 seconds.
KOHLER's PowerBoost technology is designed to handle demanding startup loads, including equipment such as central air-conditioning systems, without sacrificing power to other connected loads.
Unlike portable generators that must be positioned and started during an outage, a properly installed standby system remains outside the home and is ready to respond automatically when utility power fails.
Remote monitoring capabilities provide additional visibility into generator status, while the corrosion-resistant enclosure is designed for permanent outdoor installation.
Key Features: 20kW output on propane • 18kW output on natural gas • automatic standby operation • approximately 10-second response • natural gas or propane operation • PowerBoost technology • remote monitoring capability • outdoor enclosure • automatic transfer-switch compatible • 5-year/2,000-hour limited warranty.
Professional installation is required. Standby generators and transfer equipment should be sized and installed by qualified professionals in accordance with applicable electrical, fuel, and building codes.