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STARTING WATTAGE
REQUIREMENTS
1. Some appliances and tools will list
on the motor nameplate the
starting and running voltage and
amperage requirements. Use the
following formula to convert
voltage and amperage to wattage:
Volts X Amp = Watts
Example: 120 volts x 10 amps =
1200 watts
2. To determine the approximate
starting wattage requirement for
most appliances and tools with
inductive type motors, multiply the
wattage that was calculated by 2 to
3 times to assure adequate
generator capacity. If the
nameplate information is not avail-
able use the values on the
following chart as a guide.
3. Remember that the starting and
running wattage for resistive loads
are the same. (Example: a 100
watt light bulb requires only 100
watts to start.) Most resistive loads
will
be listed in wattage.
The wattage ratings shown are averages.
Wattage requirements may vary with different
brands of appliances.
Application Guide
To select the right generator for your
needs, total the wattageof the items to
be run at the same time.
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Electric Appliance
Wattage
Contractor
Emergency
ReliefRecreational
Light Bulb
Small Fan
Radio
Home Security
Television
Hair Dryer
Microwave
100
250
500
1000
1500
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12V DC Battery Charger
Radio
Slow Cooker
Electric Blanket
Electric Skillet
Coffee Maker
Blender
3/8" Hand Drill
Jigsaw