| How Much Power Do I Need?
Add up the wattage of tools, appliances and motors you want to run
at the same time. Then select the generator with the RUNNING wattage rating to match or exceed
the total load. Keep in mind that tools and appliances with electric motors or heating
elements require additional tool/appliance SURGE wattage at startup. Wattage noted below are
approximates only; please refer to tool or appliance itself for specific wattage required
Amps x Volts = Watts
| Appliance |
Running
Wattage |
Startup
Wattage
|
| Coffee Maker |
1,750 |
0 |
| Dishwasher (Dry Cool) |
700 |
1,400 |
| Electric Frying Pan |
1,300 |
0 |
| Electric Range 8" Element |
2,100 |
0 |
| Microwave (625W) |
625 |
800 |
| Refrigerator/Freezer |
700 |
2,200 |
| Automatic Dishwasher |
1,150 |
2,300 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer |
5,750 |
1,800 |
| Furnace Fan (Gas or Oil Fuel) |
300-875 |
500-2,350 |
| Lights |
As indicated on
bulb |
0 |
| Sump Pump |
800-1,050 |
1300-2,150 |
| Television |
300 |
0 |
| RV Air Conditioners |
|
|
| 7,000 BTU |
1,500 |
600 |
| 10,000 BTU |
1,850 |
800 |
| 13,500 BTU |
2,250 |
1,250 |
| 15,000 BTU |
2,750 |
1,500 |
| Room Air Conditioner |
|
|
| 10,000 BTU |
1,500 |
2,200 |
| Small Appliances |
200 |
1,700 |
| Desk Top Computer |
600-800 |
0 |
| Laptop |
200-250 |
0 |
| Fax |
600-800 |
0 |
| Printer |
400-600 |
0 |
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