Note: The wattages given below are estimates. The actual wattage required for your appliances may differ from those listed. Check the nameplate on the appliance to determine the actual wattage required.
( * ) Indicates induction motors may require from 3 to 7 times the listed wattage when starting. The start-up load of the appliance or tool determines whether a Generator has the capability to power it.
The serge capacity of our these engines and generators allows starting of large motors. The sheer inertia of the flywheels and rotors aids in the starting of heavy loads.
Additional information (conversion formula: Watts ÷ 120 = Amps ........ Amps x 120 = Watts)
Common Appliances
Appliance Est. Watts Appliance Est. Watts
Coffee pot (10 cup) 1200 VCR 40-60
Coffee pot (4 cup) 650 CD or DVD Player 35
Toaster 800-1500 Stereo 30-100
Cappuccino Maker 1250 Clock Radio 50
Coffee Grinder 100 AM/FM car cassette 8+
Blender 300 Satellite dish 30+
Microwave (600 to 1000 W cooking power)1100-2000W TV 100-600
Vacuum cleaner 300-1100 Waffle iron 1200
Mini Christmas lights (50) 25 Hot plate 1200
Space Heater 1000-1500 Frying pan 1200
Iron 1000 Toaster Oven 1200
Washing machine 920 Blow dryer 900-1500
*Refrigerator freezer 600 *Freezer 500-800
12" 3 speed table fan 230 *1/3hp furnace fan 1200
Water heater 9000
Common Tools
Jig saw 300 1/4 drill 250
Band saw 1200 3/8 drill
*Table saw 1800 1/2Drill
6 1/2 circle saw 1000 Shop Vac 5hp 1000
7 1/4 circle saw 1200+ Saber saw 500
8 1/4 circle saw 1800 * Portable grinder 1380
Disk sander 1200 Electric chainsaw 14"1200
Metal chop saw 1550 * 1/2hp airless paint sprayer
*1Hp air compressor 2000
Well pumps
HP WATTS STARTING WATTS
*1/3hp 750 run 1400-3000 starting load
*1/2hp 1000 run 2100-4000 start
*1 hp 1650 4200-8000
*1 1/2 hp 2156 6400
* 2 Hp 2200 6600
*5hp 6000 18000