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ELECTRICAL
EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE
Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the appliance and overheat the cord.
Current in
Amperes
Load in Watts Maximum Allowable Cord Length
At 240 V 6.0 mm² Wire 4.0 mm² Wire 1.5 mm² Wire 1.0 mm² Wire
2.5 600 300 m 180 m 120 m 75 m
5 1200 150 m 90 m 60 m 40 m
7.5 1800 100 m 60 m 40 m 30 m
10 2400 75 m 45 m 30 m 15 m
15 3600 45 m 30 m 20 m
20 4800 40 m 20 m
25 6000 30 m
30 7200 20 m
40 9600
ELECTRICAL MOTOR LOADS
It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their full load running current
while starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start electric motors; however, 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.
Motor Size (H.P.) Running Watts
Watts Required to Start Motor
Universal Capacitor Split Phase
1/8 275 N/A 850 1200
1/6 275 600 850 2050
1/4 400 800 1050 2400
1/3 450 950 1350 2700
1/2 600 1000 1800 3600
3/4 850 1200 2600 -
1 1100 N/A 3300 -
CAUTION:
Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging
them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a ±10% voltage
variation, and ±3 Hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always
have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A
power line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications.
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