How to Choose a portable Generator - Determine what
you will use it for to search for the right sized unit
For example: running a 100 watt light bulb, a
200 watt slow cooker, a 1,200 watt refrigerator with a start up wattage of 2,900 watts and
a 750 watt TV would require 3,950 watts. Expect to pay from 400 to 500 Dollars
Remember - Non electric items that you can purchase - Non-electric can opener,
flashlights, radios, portable TV's.
Portable generators are available for power outages as well as campsite or jobsite use.
Permanently mounted stand-by generators provide automatic power when the regular power
supply is interrupted. Powered by natural gas, they can power selected circuits within a
few seconds of a power failure. These are wise investments for areas that may experience
frequent power outages.
Depending on their wattage output, generators will run anything from a small lamp to a
number of large appliances. To determine the size generator you will need, total the
wattage of the maximum number of items you will be running simultaneously. For items with
start up ratings higher than their run ratings, use the higher rating to determine your
power requirements.
Inductive load appliances and tools such as refrigerators, washers, and power
tools require additional wattage for starting the equipment. The initial load
only lasts for a few seconds on startup but is very important when calculating your total
wattage.
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