WATTAGE REFERENCE CHART
Electric equipment, especially engines produce strong current when being started. The table below offers references
when you connect those installations to generator.
Tool or Appliance
Rated* (Running) Watts
Additional Surge (Starting) Watts
Essentials
Light Bulb-75 watt
75
-
Deep Freezer
500
500
Sump Pump
800
1200
Refrigerator/Freezer-18 Cu. Ft.
800
1600
Water Well Pump-1/3 HP
1000
2000
Heating/Cooling
Window Air Conditioner-10000 BTU
1200
1800
Window Fan
300
600
Furnace Fan Blower-1/2 HP
800
1300
Kitchen
Microwave Oven-1000 watt
1000
-
Coffee Maker
1500
-
Electric Stove- Single Element
1500
-
Hot Plate
2500
-
Family Room
DVD/CD Player
100
-
VCR
100
-
Stereo Receiver
450
-
Color Television- 27”
500
-
Personal Computer w/17” Monitor
800
-
Other
Security System
180
-
AM/FM Clock Radio
300
-
Garage Door Opener- 1/2 HP
480
520
Electric Water Heater- 40 Gallon
4000
-
DIY / Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light
1000
-
Airless Sprayer- 1/3 HP
600
1200
Reciprocating Saw
960
960
Electric Drill- 1/2 HP
1000
1000
Circular Saw- 7 1/4”
1500
1500
Miter Saw- 10”
1800
1800
Table Planer- 6”
1800
1800
Table Saw / Radial Arm Saw- 10”
2000
2000
Air Compressor- 1- 1/2 HP
2500
2500
*Wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.
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