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WATTAGE INFORMATION
Some appliances need a “surge” of energy when starting. This means
that the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may
exceed the amount needed to maintain its use.
Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating
voltage, cycles / Hz, amperage (amps) and electrical power needed to
run the appliance or tool.
Check with your nearest dealer or service provider with questions
regarding power surge of certain appliances or power tools.
• Electrical loads such as incandescent lamps and hot plates require
the same wattage to start as is needed to maintain use.
• Loads such as uorescent lamps require 1.2 to 2 times the indicated
wattage during start-up.
• Loads for mercury lamps require 2 to 3 times the indicated wattage
during start-up.
• Electrical motors require a large starting current. Power
requirements depend on the type of motor and its use. Once enough
“surge” is attained to start the motor, the appliance will require only
30% to 50% of the wattage to continue running.
• Most electrical tools require 1.2 to 3 times their wattage for running
under load during use. For example, a 5000 watt generator can
power a 1800 to 4000 watt electrical tool.
• Loads such as submersible pumps and air compressors require a
very large force to start. They need 3 to 5 times the normal running
wattage in order to start. For example, a 5000 watt generator would
only be able to drive a 1000 to 7000 watt pump.
To determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical
appliance or tool, multiply the voltage gure of the appliance / tool
by the amperage (amps) gure of same. The voltage and amperage
(amps) information can be found on a name plate which is normally
attached to electrical appliances and tools.
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CAUTION
If an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the
appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always
check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used
compared to the rated output of the generator.
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