are the easiest to start and require 1.5 to 2.5 times more to start than to run.

Most fractional motors take about the same amount of current to run them whether they are of Repulsion- Induction (RI), Capacitor (Cap), or Split-Phase (SP) type. The following chart shows the approximate current required to start and run various types and sizes of 120 volt 60 cycle electric motors under various conditions.

120V, 60 Hz Motors

Starting Amps

Hp motor

Running

RI type

Cap type

SP type

 

Watts

 

 

 

 

20

 

4800

 

125’

 

75’

 

50’

 

25’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

7200

 

60’

 

35’

 

25’

 

10’

 

 

40

 

9600

 

30’

 

15’

 

10’

 

*

 

 

50

 

12000

 

15’

 

*

 

*

 

*

 

*Not recommended

CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from the low voltage caused by using an extension cord with a small wire size.

Use this chart to estimate the total load on your generator.

For Determining Generator Load Requirements

1/6

1/4

1/3

1/2

1

11/2

2

3

5

525

700

875

1175

1925

2400

2900

4075

6750

7-11

9-15

11-18

15-25

24-40

30-50

36-60

51-85

84-140

9-18

12-23

14-29

20-40

32-64

40-80

48-96

68-136

112-224

16-22

22-32

26-35

NA NA NA NA NA NA

 

Dev ice

Running Watts

 

Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)

1700 (a)

 

 

Battery Charger (20 Amp)

500

 

 

Belt Sander (3”)

1000

 

 

Chain Saw

1200

 

 

Circular Saw (6-1/2”)

900

 

 

Coffee Maker

1000

 

 

Compressor (1 HP)

2000 (a)

 

 

Compressor (3/4 HP)

1800 (a)

 

 

Compressor (1/2 HP)

1400 (a)

The figures given above are for an average load such as a blower or fan. If the electric motor is connected to a hard starting load such as an air compressor, it will require more starting current. If it is connected to a light load or no load such as a power saw, it will require less starting current. The exact requirement will also vary with the brand or design of the motor.

Generators respond to severe overloading differently than the power line. When overloaded, the engine is not able to supply enough power to bring the electric motor up to operating speed. The generator responds to the high initial starting current, but the engine speed drops sharply. The overload may stall the engine. If allowed to operate at very low speeds, the electric motor starting winding will burn out in a short time. The generator head winding might also be damaged.

Running the generator under these conditions may result in damage to the generator stator as well as the motor windings. Because the heavy surge of current is required for only an instant, the generator will not be damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in starting a motor are experienced, turn off all other electrical loads and if possible reduce the load on the electric motor.

EXTENSION CORDS

When electric power is to be provided to various loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords can be used. These cords should be sized to allow for distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop between the set and point of use is held to a minimum.

 

Current/Power

 

Maximum Extension Cord Length

 

 

Amps

 

Load

 

#10

 

#12

 

#14

 

#16

 

 

at

 

(watts)

 

Ga.

 

Ga.

 

Ga.

 

Ga.

 

 

240V

 

 

 

Cord

 

Cord

 

Cord

 

Cord

 

 

10

 

2400

 

250’

 

150’

 

100’

 

75’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curling Iron

 

700

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher

 

1200

 

 

Edge Trimmer

 

500

 

 

Electric Nail Gun

 

1200

 

 

Electric Range (one element)

 

1500

 

 

Electric Skillet

 

1250

 

 

Freezer

 

800 (b)

 

 

Furnace Fan (1/3HP)

 

1200 (a)

 

 

Hair Dryer

 

1200

 

 

Hand Drill (1”)

 

1100

 

 

Hand Drill (1/2”)

 

875

 

 

Hand Drill (3/8”)

 

500

 

 

Hand Drill (1/4”)

 

250

 

 

Hedge Trimmer

 

450

 

 

Home Computer

 

150

 

 

Impact Wrench

 

500

 

 

Load Requirements, continued

 

 

Jet Pump

 

800 (a)

 

 

Lawn Mower

 

1200

 

 

Light Bulb

 

100

 

 

Microwave Oven

 

700

 

 

Milk Cooler

 

1100 (a)

 

 

Oil Burner on Furnace

 

300

 

 

Oil Fired Space Htr (140,000 Btu)

 

400

 

 

Oil Fired Space Htr (85,000 Btu)

 

225

 

 

Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu)

 

150

 

 

Oven

 

4500

 

 

Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)

 

600 (a)

 

 

Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld)

 

150

 

 

Radio

 

200

 

 

Refrigerator

 

600 (b)

 

 

Slow Cooker

 

200

 

 

Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)

 

2800 (a)

 

 

Submersible Pump (1 HP)

 

2000 (a)

 

 

Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)

 

1500 (a)

 

 

Sump Pump

 

600 (a)

 

 

Table Saw (10”)

 

2000 (a)

 

 

Television

 

500

 

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North Star 8000 IPG owner manual Extension Cords

8000 IPG specifications

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