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A04669
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.
brands of appliances.
be run at the same time.
