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TOOL OR APPLIANCE
RUNNING
(R ATED)
WAT TS
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WAT TS
1. Refrigerator/Freezer
800 1600
2. 1/2 HP Furnace Fan
800 1300
3. Deep Freezer
500 —
4. Television
500 —
5. Lights (6 x 75 watts)
450 —
6.
7.
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This worksheet will focus on determining your running and starting watt needs. The size of generator you need depends on your power
requirements. Generally, a higher-wattage generator lets you power more items at once.
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Select the items you wish to power at the same time. Using the chart on the opposite page, fill in the running watts and additional starting watt
requirements on the “Your Power Needs” worksheet.
Add the RUNNING WATTS of the items you wish to power. Enter this number in the TOTAL RUNNING WATTS column.
Select the ONE INDIVIDUAL ITEM with the highest number of additional starting watts. Take this ONE NUMBER, add it to your TOTAL RUNNING WATTS,
and enter it in the TOTAL STARTING WATTS box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Example
Warning!
How many watts does it take to power basic items in an average size house?
In a typical home, essential items will average 5000 to 7500 watts of power to run.
What is the difference between running watts and starting watts?
Running, or rated watts are the continuous watts needed to keep items running. Starting watts are extra watts needed for 2 to 3 seconds to start motor-driven
products like a refrigerator or circular saw, this is the maximum voltage the generator can produce.
Why is only one additional starting watt item used to calculate your total starting watt requirement?
Unlike running watts, starting watts are only needed during the first few seconds of operation. In most cases, only one item will start or cycle at the same time,
therefore this is the most accurate estimate.
What if I can’t determine the running or the starting watt requirement for a tool or appliance?
If the running watts are not on the tool or appliance, you may estimate using the following equation: WATTS = VOLTS x AMPS.
Only motor-driven items will require additional starting watts. The additional starting watts required may be estimated at 1 to 3 times the running/rated watts.
Allow 1 to 3 times the listed rated watts for starting devises.
These are approximate values and the appliance should be
checked for actual ratings.
3050 1600
3050
4650
+
=
With this example you need a
generator that produces at least 3050
total running watts and 4650 total
starting watts.
TOTAL
RUNNING
WAT TS
TOTAL
STARTING
WAT TS
HIGHEST
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WAT TS
TOTAL RUNNING WATTS =
TOOL OR APPLIANCE
RUNNING
(R ATED)
WAT TS
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WAT TS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Your Power Needs
+
=
I need a generator that produces
at least _______ total running watts
and ________ total starting watts.
TOTAL
RUNNING
WAT TS
TOTAL
STARTING
WAT TS
TOTAL RUNNING WATTS
=
Generator
Wattage Worksheet

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