Here is the complete guide to the approximate load that each of these devices requires. For diesel engine generators & backup power to be effective, proper generator sizing is essential.
Appliance |
Run Wattage |
Start Wattage |
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Emergency Requirements Basic Home: |
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Refrigerator |
700 |
2800 |
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Chest Freezer |
500 |
2500 |
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Lights 10 at 75 Watts |
750 |
750 |
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Microwave |
1500 |
1500 |
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Television |
800 |
800 |
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Gas Furnace Fan 1/2 hp |
500 |
1250 |
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Total Basic watts (KW=1000 watts) |
4750 |
9600 |
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Other Additions: |
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Coffee Maker |
1100 |
1100 |
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Dishwasher |
1500 |
3750 |
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Air Conditioner |
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12000 BTU |
2800 |
7000 |
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24000 BTU |
4200 |
10500 |
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32000 BTU |
5000 |
12500 |
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Drill Motor, sm. |
500 |
500 |
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Freezer |
500 |
2500 |
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Frying Pan, lg. |
500 |
500 |
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Frying Pan, sm. |
150 |
150 |
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Laundry Dryer Gas |
500 |
1000 |
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Laundry Dryer Electric |
5500 |
6000 |
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Hair Dryer |
1500 |
1500 |
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Heat Pump or Electric Heat |
10000 |
10000 |
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Light Bulbs |
40 |
40 |
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Light Bulbs |
60 |
60 |
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Light Bulbs |
100 |
100 |
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Light Bulbs |
150 |
150 |
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Motors 1/2 hp |
500 |
1250 |
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Motors 1 hp |
1000 |
2500 |
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Motors 2 hp |
2000 |
5000 |
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Oven - Electric |
6500 |
6500 |
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Radio |
100 |
100 |
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Refrigerator |
700 |
2800 |
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Space Heater |
1500 |
1500 |
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Stereo |
120 |
120 |
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Stove Electric - Per Element |
1500 |
1500 |
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Sump Pump 1/2 hp |
500 |
1250 |
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Toaster |
200 |
200 |
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TV, large |
800 |
800 |
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TV, small |
100 |
100 |
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Vacuum Cleaner |
250 |
250 |
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VCR |
150 |
150 |
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Water Heater - Electric |
4500 |
4500 |
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Well Pump 1 hp |
1000 |
2500 |
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Well Pump 2 hp |
2000 |
5000 |
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Well Pump 3 hp |
3000 |
7500 |
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Window Fan |
250 |
250 |