
Operating AC Appliances
Run Time on Typical AC AppliancesNote: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longer the XPower Powerpack will operate before recharging is required.
Typical AC appliances that can be used on the XPower
Powerpack are listed in Table 1.
Table 1 | AC Appliances and Run Times |
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AC Appliance |
| Watts1 |
| Hours2 | |
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Cordless telephone (stand by) |
| 5 |
| 40 | |
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Home security system |
| 5 |
| 40 | |
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Clock radio |
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| 8 |
| 22 |
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Portable stereo |
| 10 |
| 17 | |
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Fluorescent work light |
| 14 |
| 10 | |
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Fireplace fan |
| 20 |
| 8 | |
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Laptop computer |
| 25 |
| 6 | |
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Table lamp |
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| 40 |
| 3 |
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Color TV – 13 inches |
| 60 |
| 2.5 | |
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1.Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample appliances.
2.Operating times assume a fully charged battery and may vary based on mode/brand of product.
High Surge AppliancesThe wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors, and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on.
Although XPower Powerpack can supply momentary surge power up to 500 watts, some appliances may exceed the capabilities of the XPower Powerpack and trigger the
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