•  HURRICANE GUIDE - GENERATOR WATTAGE  
 

Below find a chart that gives approximate wattages of different items that you may be using during or after a hurricane when you loose power and want to use your generator. Remember these are only approximates and you should review your specific equipment for wattage usage and or your generator manufacturer for a more exact estimate.

Light Bulb (100w)
100
100
Radio AM/FM
50-200
50-200
Radio, CB
50
50
Fan
200
600
Television
300-400
300-400
Microwave Oven
700
1000
Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU)
3250
5000
Sump pump (1/3 hp)
700
2100
Refrigerator/freezer
800
2400
Deep Freezer
500-2500
1500-4700
Floodlight
1000
1000
Toaster
1200
1200
Coffee maker
1200
1200
Electric Skillet
1200
1200
Chain saw 14" Electric
1200
1500
Hot plate/range (per burner)
1500
1500
12V DC Battery Charger
120
120
Washing Machine
750-1200
3000-3200
VCR/DVD
50-100
N/A

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