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needed to maintain use.
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Loads such as fluorescent lamps require 1.2 to 2 times the indicated wattage during start-up.
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Loads for mercury lamps require 2 to 3 times the indicated wattage during start-up.
Electrical motors require a large starting current. Power requirements depend on the type of motor and
its use. Once enough «surge» is attained to start the motor, the appliance will require only 30% to 50%
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of the wattage to continue running.
Most electrical tools require 1.2 to 3 times their wattage for running under load during use. For
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example, a 5,000 W generator can power a 1,800 to 4,000 W electrical tool.
Loads such as submersible pumps and air compressors require a very large force to start. They need
3 to 5 times the normal running wattage in order to start. For example, a 5,000 W generator would only
be able to drive a 1,000 to 1,700 W pump.
NOTE
The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for correct wattage.
To determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical appliance or tool, multiply the
voltage figure of the appliance/tool by the amperage (amps) figure of the same appliance / tool. The
voltage and amperage (amps) information can be found on a name plate which is normally attached to
electrical appliances and tools.
Bulb - Heating
Halogen - Neon
Hand Tools Without Load
Compressor
Electric Motor without Load
VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS
When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator, a certain
amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage
available for the appliance or tool.
The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approximate voltage loss when an extension cord
of 300 feet (approx. 100 meters) is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator.
mm
No.
2
0.75
18
1.27
16
2.0
14
3.5 12 to 10
3.5
10 to 8
14
MASTER
6010 DXL15
YN DE
4,500 W
2,275 W
2,800 W
1,500 W
3,000 W
A
/100m
No./mm
7
30/0.18
2.477
12
30/0.18
1.486
17
37/0.26
0.952
23
45/0.32
0.517
35
70/0.32
0.332
TRISTAR
6510 DXL15
YN DE
1,500 W
/ phase
750 W
/ phase
930 W
/ phase
500 W
/ phase
1,000 W
/ phase
Amperage (A)
1 A
3 A
5 A
8 A
8V
12V
2.5V
5V
12V
1.5V
7.5V
1V
3V
5V
8V
-
1.5V
4V
2.5V
-
1V
2V
2.5V
MIXTE
5000 DXL15
YN DE
4,500 W
2,250 W
2,800 W
1,500 W
3,000 W
10 A
12 A
15 A
-
-
-
-
15V
18V
-
10V
12V
15V
5V
6.5V
7.5V
3.5V
4V
5V
ARC
180 DXL15
YN DE
1,360 W
/ phase
680 W
/ phase
850 W
/ phase
450 W
/ phase
900 W
/ phase