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-1/3 HP 1000 2000
Heating/Cooling
Window Air Conditioner-10000 BTU 1200 1800
Window Fan 300 600
Furnace Fan Blower-1/2 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- 1/2 HP 480 520
Electric Water Heater- 40 Gallon 4000 -
DIY / Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light 1000 -
Airless Sprayer- 1/3 HP 600 1200
Reciprocating Saw 960 960
Electric Drill- 1/2 HP 1000 1000
Circular Saw- 7 1/4” 1500 1500
Miter Saw- 10” 1800 1800
Table Planer- 6” 1800 1800
Table Saw / Radial Arm Saw- 10” 2000 2000
Air Compressor- 1- 1/2 HP 2500 2500
*Wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.
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