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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 30% to 50%
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 5,000 W generator can power a 1,800 to 4,000 W 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 5,000 W generator would only
be able to drive a 1,000 to 1,700 W pump.
NOTE
The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for correct wattage.
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 the same appliance / tool. The
voltage and amperage (amps) information can be found on a name plate which is normally attached to
electrical appliances and tools.
MASTER
6010 DXL15
YN DE
TRISTAR
6510 DXL15
YN DE
MIXTE
5000 DXL15
YN DE
ARC
180 DXL15
YN DE
Bulb - Heating
4,500 W
1,500 W
/ phase
4,500 W
1,360 W
/ phase
Halogen - Neon
2,275 W
750 W
/ phase
2,250 W
680 W
/ phase
Hand Tools Without Load
2,800 W
930 W
/ phase
2,800 W
850 W
/ phase
Compressor
1,500 W
500 W
/ phase
1,500 W
450 W
/ phase
Electric Motor without Load
3,000 W
1,000 W
/ phase
3,000 W
900 W
/ phase
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.
Section
No.
A.W
.G.
Allowable Current
Nb. /
Ø
Resistance
Amperage (A)
mm
2
No.
A
No./mm /100m
1 A
3 A
5 A
8 A
10 A 12 A 15 A
0.75
18
7
30/0.18 2.477 2.5V
8V
12V
-
-
-
-
Chute de tension
1.27
16
12 30/0.18 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
3.5 12 to 10 23 45/0.32 0.517
-
1.5V 2.5V
4V
5V
6.5V 7.5V
3.5 10 to 8 35 70/0.32 0.332
-
1V
2V
2.5V 3.5V
4V
5V
