Use and Care Manual

3-18 Wattage Information

(1) When starting some appliances, a “surge” of energy occurs. Depending upon the nature of the

electrical load, the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the

amount needed to maintain its use. See Table 3-3 for appliances you may use with this

generator.

(18) Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage, cycles/Hz,

amperage (amps) and electrical power needed to run the appliance or tool. Check with

your nearest dealer with questions regarding power surge of certain appliances or power

tools.

(19) Electrical loads such as incandescent lamps and hot plates require the same wattage to

start as needed to maintain use.

(20) Loads such as fluorescent and mercury lamps require 1.2 to 2.0 times the indicated

wattage to start. Electric motors require a large starting current. Power requirements

depend on the type of motor and its use. Once enough “surge” is attained to start the

motor, the appliance will require only 50% to 30% of the wattage to continue running.

(21) Most electrical tools require 1.2 to 3.0 times their wattage for running. For example, the

5,000 watts generated could power an 1800-watt to a 4000-watt electric drill.

(22) Loads such as submersible pumps and air compressors require a very large force to start.

They need 3 to 5 times the wattage needed to maintain the tool in order to start. For

example, a 5,000 watt generator would only be able to drive a 1,000 watt to 1,700 watt

pump.

NOTE: The wattage chart (Table 3-3) is a guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for correct wattage.

(23) To determine the total wattage required for operating a particular electrical appliance or

tool, multiply the voltage figure of the appliance / tool by the tool’s amperage (amps). The

voltage and amperage (amps) information can usually be found on a data plate or label,

which is normally attached to electric appliances and tools.

Table 3-3: Wattage Chart

Applicable Wattage (W)

Applicable Wattage (w)

TPG4

4-3000HDX

TPG4

4-4500HDX

TPG4-6000HDX

TPG4-7000HDX

TPG4-7000HDXE

60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz

Incandescent Lamp,

Heater

2000 3300 4500 5300 5300

Fluorescent Lamp,

Mercury Lamp

1200 1900 2800 3100 3100

Electric Tool

1200 1900 2800 3100 3100

Pump, Compressor

500 700 1000 1500 1500