Porter-Cable PCG6500 - Manual (Page 27)

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ExAmpLE 3:
ADDITIONAL STArTING WATTS
1500 Watts
rUNNING WATTS 1150 Watts
TOTAL 2650 Watts
Generator must have a maximum capacity of at least 2650 watts.
STArTING WATTAGE rEQUIrEmENTS
1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and
running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to
con vert voltage and am per age to watt age:
Volts x Amp = Watts
Example: 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts
2. To determine the approximate starting wattage re quirement for most appli-
ances and tools with inductive type motors, multiply the wattage that was
calculated by 2 to 4 times to assure adequate generator capacity. If the name-
plate information is not avail able use the values on the following chart as a
guide.
3. Remember that the starting and running wattage for resistive loads are the
same. ( Example: a 100 watt light bulb requires only 100 watts to start.) Most
resistive loads will be listed in wattage.
The wattage ratings shown are averages. Wattage requirements may vary
with different brands of appliances.
DeVilbiss Air Power Company, Jackson, TN 38301
Application Guide
To select the right generator for your needs, total the wattage
of the items to be run at the same time.
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3/8" Hand Drill
Jigsaw
1/3 HP Airless Sprayer
6" Bench Grinder
Belt Sander
Demolition Hammer
7 1/4" Circular Saw
Light Bulb
Home Security
Television
Microwave
Toaster Oven
Portable Heater (5,000 BTU)
Furnace Fan
Refrigerator/Freezer
Sump Pump
Clothes Washer
Water Heater
Air Conditioner (20,000 BTU)
12V DC Battery Charger
Radio
Slow Cooker
Electric Blanket
Electric Skillet
Coffee Maker
Small Refrigerator
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10
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15
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20
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25
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35
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55
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60
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65
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70
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75
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Additional Start
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