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Power requirements: Sizing the generator
Contractor equipment Running watts Starting watts
Air compressor (see Table A-1) 1/2 HP 975 1600
1 HP 1600 4500
1 1/2 HP 2200 6000
2 HP 2800 7700
Bench grinder 8 inch 1400 2500
Circular saw 6 inch 950 2200
7 1/4 inch 1200 2600
8 1/2 inch 1500 3000
10 inch 2000 3900
Drill 1/4 inch 300 400
3/8 inch 475 650
1/2 inch 750 900
1 inch 1000 1250
Impact wrench 1/2 inch 600 750
3/4 inch 750 900
1 inch 1200 1400
Jig saw 300 400
Miter saw 10 amp 1100 2000
15 amp 1650 3000
Mixer 3 1/2 cubic ft. 1000 2300
Pressure washer 5/8 HP 900 2700
1 HP 1200 3600
Reciprocating saw, heavy-duty 750 1400
Sander, belt, disc or orbital 1200 2600
Table saw 10 inch 1800 4500
Water pump, non-submersible 3000 gph 600 2250
5000 gph 750 2850
10,000 gph 1100 4100
15,000 gph 1600 5250
Water pump, submersible 3000 gph 500 1750
5000 gph 650 2500
10,000 gph 1000 3750
15,000 gph 1500 5000
Welder, electric 70 amp AC 2800 —
200 amp AC 9000 —
230 amp AC @100 amps 7800 —
250 amp AC/DC @75 amps 9800 —
Table A-3 Approximate equipment power requirements*
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