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To determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical appliance or tool, multiply the voltage
figure of the appliance/tool by the amperage (amps) figure of same. The voltage and amperage (amps)
information can be found on a name plate which is normally attached to electrical appliances and tools.
NOTE
The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for
correct wattage.
Applications
Applicable Wattage (approx. W)
RGD5000H
4500
3000
RGD3300H
2700
60Hz
1300
Incandescent lamp, Heater 3000
Fluorescent lamp, Electric tool 1500
Mercury lamp 1200
Pump, Compressor 600
Some appliances need a "surge" of energy when starting.
This means that the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the amount
needed to maintain its use.
Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage, cycles / Hz, amperage (amps)
and electrical power needed to run the appliance or tool.
Check with your nearest dealer or service center with questions regarding power surge of certain appliances
or power tools.
Electrical loads such as incandescent lamps and hot plates require the same wattage to start as is
needed to maintain use.
Loads such as fluorescent lamps require 1.2
to 2 times the indicated wattage during start-up.
Loads for mercury lamps require 2 to 3 times the indicated wattage during start-up.
Electrical motors require a large starting current. Power requirements depend on the type of motor and
its use. Once enough "surge" is attained to start the motor, the appliance will require only 50% to 30%
of the wattage to continue running.
Most electrical tools require 1.2 to 3 times their wattage for running under load during use. For example,
a 5000 watt generator can power a 1800 to 4000 watt electrical tool.
Loads such as submersible pumps and air compressors require a very large force to start. They need 3
to 5 times the normal running wattage in order to start.
For example, a 5000 watt generator would
only be able to drive a 1000 to 1700 watt pump.
WATTAGE INFORMATION