GENERATOR SELECTION MADE EASY
- List down the wattages of all the appliances you need to run together. If an appliance is rated in Amps only, multiply AMPS x VOLTS = WATTS
- Add up the total of WATTS of all these appliances.
See example below: - From the Gentech brochure select a generator that can deliver both the running and starting watts with ease.
| UNIT | RUNNING WATTS | STARTING WATTS |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | 300 | 750 |
| TV | 120 | 120 |
| Lights | 75 | 75 |
| Freezer | 200 | 500 |
| 1 hp Pump | 750 | 4500 |
| TOTAL | 1445 | 5945 |
APPROXIMATE POWER CONSUMPTION
| APPLIANCE | WATTS | APPLIANCE | WATTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothes Dryer | 2,400 | Television Set | 75 – 200 | |
| Hot Water Service | 2,500 – 3,000 | Toaster | 250 – 1,250 | |
| Iron | 900 – 1,200 | Washing Machine | 500 – 3,000 | |
| Kettle/Jug | 800 – 1500 | Air Conditioner (Non-Inverter) | 1,000 – 2,500 | |
| Lights | 25 – 200 | Domestic Water Pump | See Electric Motor below |
|
| Radio | 60 | ElectricMotor 1/4 hp* 1/2 hp* 1 hp* 2 hp* |
187 375 750 1,500 |
|
| Radiator | 1,000 – 2,500 | 140 Amp Welder (Non-Inverter) | 5,000 | |
| Refrigerator | 100 – 800 | 9″ Angle Grinder | 2,300 |
CONVERSION FACTORS
kW/kVA @ 8pf kVA x 0.8 = kW 2000 Watts = 2.5kVA
Note: Electric motors need 3x motor hp to start than to run, add this to your required kW.
All information shown above is an approximation only.