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Calculating Total Wattage of Devices Used with the Generator
Before using the Generator, check that the products
you want to plug into the unit are below the rated and
maximum wattage ratings of the Generator. Use the
Wattage Calculation Table below, and the watts listed on
your products, to help calculate multiple wattage totals.
To use the table:
1. Add up the Running Watts for all items you
would like to use at any given time.
2. Make sure that this total is under the 5,500
running wattage of the Generator.
3. Find the single highest starting watts for
the selected items and add to the total.
4. Make sure that this total is under the 6,500
max. starting wattage of the Generator.
5. Plug in and turn on products from
largest wattage to smallest.
Wattage Calculation Table
Equipment
Running
Watts
Total Running Watts
(must be less than 5,500)
Largest Additional Start-up Watts
Total Startup Watts needed for all loads
(must be less than 6,500)
Example
Equipment
Running
Watts
Electric Water Heater (2,000 + 0) 2,000
Television (400 + 0) 400
Lawn Mower (1,200 + 1,200) 1,200
Hand Drill (600 + 600) 600
Total Running Watts
(must be less than 5,500)
4,200
Largest Additional Start-up Watts
1,200
Total Startup Watts needed for all loads
(must be less than 6,500)
5,400
A generator that is rated more than the minimum
required max. starting watts will last much longer than
a generator that only supplies the exact watts needed.
To Calculate Wattage:
Volts and amps can be multiplied together
to get watts (volts x amps = watts).
To Calculate Additional Start-Up Watts
(If They Are Not Listed)
For equipment with a motor: Use the rated watts
amount as an estimate of additional Start-up Watts.
For most lights or heaters:
there are no additional start-up watts.
Wattage Estimate Charts
Note: Wattages listed below are estimates for that
type of equipment only. Check nameplate wattages
on all loads before connecting to Generator.
EMERGENCY
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Refrigerator/Freezer 700 1500
Radio 100 0
JOB SITE
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Air Compressor - 1/2 HP 1000 1000
Table Saw - 10″ 1700 1300
Belt Sander - 3″ 1200 1200
Hand Drill - 1/2″ 600 600
Halogen Work Light 1000 0
Recipricating Saw 900 900
RECREATION
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
AM/FM Radio 100 0
Electric Grill 1700 0
Inflator Pump 50 100
CD/DVD Player 100 0
Box Fan - 20″ 200 200
Coffee Maker 600 0
HOUSEHOLD
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Computer w/ Monitor 800 0
Electric Clothes Dryer 5500 500
Electric Range 2100 0
Electric Water Heater 2000 0
Light Bulb - 100 watts 100 0
Microwave - 1000 watts 1000 200
Sump Pump - 1/2 HP 1000 1100
Television 400 0
Washing Machine 1100 1100
Well Pump - 1/2 HP 1000 1000
LAWN & GARDEN
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Hedge Trimmer 400 400
Pressure Washer 1200 1200
Lawn Mower 1200 1200
Edger 1000 1000
HEATING & COOLING
Device
Running
Watts
Additional
Start-up
Watts
Central AC - 10,000 BTU 1500 1500
Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP 900 1400
Space Heater 1800 0
Window AC - 10,000 BTU 1200 600