Wattage Reference Guide*

HOME RUNNING STARTING
Microwave 1000 0
Coffee Maker 1500 0
Lamp 100 0
LED/LCD TV 150 0
Laptop 800 0
Modem/Router 20 0
RECREATION RUNNING STARTING
Slow Cooker 200 200
Blender 300 650
Fan 200 0
LED/LCD TV 150 0
Radio 100 0
Game Consol 1500 0
ON THE JOB RUNNING STARTING
Drill 600 900
Air Compressor 1600 4500
Circular Saw 1200 2000
Hand Sander 600 1200
Work Light 1000 0
Paint Sprayer 600 600
OUTDOORS RUNNING STARTING
Lawn Mower 1200 2400
String Trimmer 350 875
Hedge Trimmer 450 1200
Edger 950 2400
Chainsaw 1200 2400
Pressure Washer 1200 2400
EMERGENCY RUNNING STARTING
Refridgerator 700 2200
Sump Pump 1/2 hp 800 1300
Well Pump 1/2 hp 1000 2100
Furnace 1/4 hp 600 1000
Water Heater 4000 0
Window AC 1800 2800

How to calculate:

RUNNING WATTS NEEDED

Total running watts of ALL items to be powered by the generator at the SAME TIME.

STARTING WATTS NEEDED

Add highest SINGLE starting Watt to the total RUNNING WATTS needed above.

*This chart is for reference only. Check your device for ACTUAL wattage requirements.