Product Manual

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WATTAGE REFERENCE CHART
Electric equipment, especially engines, produce strong current when being started. The table
below offers references when you connect those installations to generator.
Tool or Appliance
Rated*
(Running) Watts
Additional Surge
(Starting) Watts
Essentials
Light Bulb – 75 watt
75
–
Deep Freezer
500
500
Sump Pump
800
1200
Refrigerator/Freezer – 18 cu. ft.
800
1600
Water Well Pump – ⅓ HP
1000
2000
Heating/Cooling
Window Air Conditioner – 10000 BTU
1200
1800
Window Fan
300
600
Furnace Fan Blower – ½ HP
800
1300
Kitchen
Microwave Oven – 1000 watt
1000
–
Coffee Maker
1500
–
Electric Stove – Single Element
1500
–
Hot Plate
2500
–
Family Room
DVD/CD Player
100
–
VCR
100
–
Stereo Receiver
450
–
Color Television- 27”
500
–
Personal Computer w/17” Monitor
800
–
Other
Security System
180
–
AM/FM Clock Radio
300
–
Garage Door Opener- ½ HP
480
520
Electric Water Heater – 40 Gallon
4000
–
DIY / Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light
1000
–
Airless Sprayer – ⅓ HP
600
1200
Reciprocating Saw
960
960
Electric Drill- ½ HP
1000
1000
Circular Saw – 7 ¼”
1500
1500
Miter Saw – 10”
1800
1800
Table Planer- 6”
1800
1800
Table Saw / Radial Arm Saw – 10”
2000
2000
Air Compressor – 1 ½ HP
2500
2500
*Wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.