STARTING WATTAGE

REQUIREMENTS

1.Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage:

Volts X Amp = Watts

Example: 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts

2.To determine the approximate starting wattage requirement for most appliances and tools with inductive type motors, multiply the wattage that was calculated by 2 to 3 times to assure adequate generator capacity. If the nameplate information is not avail- able use the values on the following chart as a guide.

3.Remember that the starting and running wattage for resistive loads are the same. (Example: a 100 watt light bulb requires only 100 watts to start.) Most resistive loads will be listed in wattage.

Application Guide

To select the right generator for your needs, total the wattageof the items to be run at the same time.

 

Run

 

 

Start

 

 

 

Wattage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Appliance

100

250

500

1000

1500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contractor

3/8" Hand Drill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jigsaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Relief

Light Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hair Dryer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microwave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recreational

12V DC Battery Charger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee Maker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow Cooker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Blanket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Skillet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blender

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wattage ratings shown are averages. Wattage requirements may vary with different brands of appliances.

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DeVillbiss Air Power Company GM1000, A04669 specifications Starting Wattage Requirements

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