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Untitled Appliance Usage Guide

T
o use GenerLink, you will need to know the power requirements of your home appliances. This guide shows you the power needs of various household appliances, tools and equipment. For the exact power requirements, you should consult your product's data plate or manual.

Equipment

Starting Factor   

Avg. Running Wattage

 

Water Heater (50 gallon)

1

4500-5000

The wattages presented in this table are estimates. The actual wattage required for your appliances can be calculated. Remember that 1kW = 1000 watts, 2kW = 2000 watts, etc.

Running Watts = Volts X Amps

Rule of thumb: allow 2kW/Horse Power for appliances with motors. Some motors can require up to 3 times the running wattage to start.

Always use starting wattage when calculating electrical load requirements for your generator. Select the appliances you want to operate and add the starting wattages together to determine if they can all be operated at the same time without exceeding the limits of your generator. Remember that circuit breakers usually control more than one appliance.

 

Portable Heater with fan

2

500-1500

Fan (Central) - 1/4 HP

3

400

-1/3 HP

3

450

-1/2 HP

3

600

Computer

1

200

Fax Machine

1

50-1000

Space Heater

1

500-1500

Refrigerator / Freezer

3

750

Home Security System
1
200

Lights

1

40-150

Range w/Oven

1

12200

- Small Burner

1

1300

- Large Burner

1

2400

Garage Door Opener - 1/3 HP

2

750

- 1/2 HP

2

1050

Well Pump - 1/3 HP

2

750

-1/2 HP

2

1000

-3/4 HP

2

1500

Submersible Sump Pump - 1/2 HP

2
1000

Dishwasher w/o hot water

2

1200

Television

1

150-400

Radio

1

70-200

Microwave

1

600-1500

Coffee maker

1

750-1200

Toaster

1

1100

Hair Dryer

2

600-1400

Washing Machine w/o Hot Water

2

1000

Clothes Dryer

2

4850

Air Cleaner

2

50

Dehumidifier

2

840

Humidifier

1

177

Vacuum Cleaner

1

800

 

 

 
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