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6. 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 center 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 fluorescent 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 50% to 30% 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 1700 watt pump.

NOTE

The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for correct wattage.

ESPAÑOL

To determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical appliance or tool, multiply the voltage figure of the appliance/tool by the amperage (amps) figure of same. The voltage and amperage

(amps) information can be found on a name plate which is normally attached to electrical appliances and tools.

Applications

Applicable Wattage (W)

 

 

60 Hz

 

 

 

Incandescent lamp, Heater

approx. 1350

Fluorescent lamp, Electric tool

approx.

700

Mercury lamp

approx.

400

Pump, Compressor

approx.

300

VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS

When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator, a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage available for the appliance or tool. The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approximate voltage loss when an extension cord of 300 feet (approx. 100 meters) is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator.

Nominal

 

Allowable

No.of strands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cross

A.W.G.

Resistance

 

 

Current Amp.

 

 

 

section

 

current

/ strands dia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mm2

No.

A

No./mm

Ω/100m

1A

3A

5A

8A

10A

12A

15A

 

0.75

18

7

30/0.18

2.477

2.5V

8V

12.5V

drop

1.27

16

12

50/0.16

1.486

1.5V

5V

7.5V

12V

15V

18V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.0

14

17

37/0.26

0.952

1V

3V

5V

8V

10V

12V

15V

Voltage

3.5

12 to 10

23

45/0.32

0.517

1.5V 2.5V

4V

5V

6.5V 7.5V

5.5

10 to 8

35

70/0.32

0.332

1V

2V

2.5V 3.5V

4V

5V

 

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Makita G1700i manual Wattage Information, Voltage Drop in Electric Extension Cords

G1700i specifications

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The G1700i is equipped with an advanced inverter technology that ensures clean, stable power. This is essential for sensitive electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones, and other gadgets, which can be damaged by unstable power supplies. The inverter technology also allows for efficient fuel consumption, giving users longer runtime on a single tank of fuel.

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