
WATTAGE GUIDE
This table is a representation
of approximate load values for
various commercial appliances
and military radio power adapters.
These are meant for a general
comparison. Wattages may vary
according to manufacturer. For
exact ratings refer to the appliance
tag or Technical Manual.
COMMERCIAL
STARTING RUNNING
WATTS
WATTS
Microwave Oven (625 Watts)
800
625
Commercial Radio
0
50 - 200
Hand Drill (1/4 inch)
500
350
Color Television
300
300
Laptop Computer
50 – 200
50 – 200
VCR
50
50
Printer
100
100
Coffee Maker
1750
1750
MILITARY
STARTING RUNNING
WATTS
WATTS
SSPA (PAC-216)
50
50
24V RPA (MRC-93)
170
170
Battery Charger (SPC)
375
375
PP-8333/U
575
575
MSPA (ASAPS Tower)
MAX 30*
MAX 30*
MRPA (ASAPS Suit Case)
MAX 30*
MAX 30*
VOLTS X AMPS = WATTS
(*) The MSPA and MRPA each have
six positions for radios. Power
consumption is five watts per radio.
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