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.