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Wattage Chart Running Wattage Required Surge Wattage Required at Startup Household Wattage Chart

Running Wattage Required Surge Wattage Required at
Startup
Household
Coffee Maker
1750
0
Dishwasher: Cool/Dry
700
1400
Electric Fry Pan
1300
0
Electric Range: 8in. Element
2100
0
625W Microwave
625
800
Refrigerator or Freezer
700
2200
Automatic Washer
1150
2300
Electric Clothes Dryer
5750
1800
Furnace Fan (Gas or fuel oil): 1/8
HP
300
500
Furnace Fan (Gas or fuel oil): 1/6
HP
500
750
Furnace Fan (Gas or fuel oil): 1/4
HP
600
1000
Furnace Fan (Gas or fuel oil): 1/3
HP
700
1400
Furnace Fan (Gas or fuel oil): 1/2
HP
875
2350
Lights
As indicated on bulb
0
Radio
50-200
0
Sump Pump: 1/3 HP
800
1300
Sump Pump: 1/2 HP
1050
2150
Color Television
300
0



Room Air Conditioner: 10,000 BTU
1500
2200
Central Air Conditioner (for 2200 sq.
ft. home*)
10,000
11,250
Small Appliance
200
1700

Contractor
8in. Bench Grinder
1400
2500
Pressure Washer: 1 HP
1200
3600
7-1/4in. Circular Saw
1400
2300
Electric Chain Saw: 14in. Bar, 2 HP
1100
0
10in. Table Saw
1800
4500
Drill: 3/8in., 4 Amps
440
600
Drill: 1/2in., 5.4 Amps
600
900
Industrial Motors
Split Phase: 1/4 HP
600
1000
Split Phase: 1/2 HP
875
2300
Capacitor Start Induction Run: 1/3
HP
720
1300
Capacitor Start Induction Run: 1 HP
1600
4500
Capacitor Start Capacitor Run: 1
1/2 HP
2000
6100
Fan Duty: 1/6 HP
550
850

Farm Equipment
Electric Fence: 25 Miles
2500
0
Milk Cooler
1100
1800
Milker (Vacuum Pump): 2 HP
1000
2300
Portable Heater (Kerosene, Diesel
Fuel): 50,000 BTU
400
600
Portable Heater (Kerosene, Diesel
Fuel): 90,000 BTU
500
725
Portable Heater (Kerosene, Diesel
Fuel): 150,000 BTU
625
1000
Battery Charger: 15 Amp
380
0
Battery Charger: 60 Amp with 250
Amp Boost
1500/5750
0
Battery Charger: 100 Amp with 300
Amp Boost
2400/7800
0
Electric Welder: 200 Amp AC
9000
0
Electric Welder: 230 Amp AC at 100
Amp
7800
0

Computers
Desktop
600-800
0
Laptop
200-250
0
Monitor
200-250
0
Fax
600-800
0
Printer
400-600
0

*Square footage is based on average-sized unit. Central air conditioners differ in wattage requirements; consult
owners manual for specific wattage requirements.