Wattage Worksheet
This worksheet will help you determine how to choose the right Pulsar generator for your needs;
based on the amount of watts required for starting & running your tools & appliances.
♦ The size of the generator needed will depend on you power requirements. In most cases,
a higher-wattage generator will allow you to power more items at once.
3. Select the items you'd like to
power at the same time, (using
the chart below). Fill in the
running watts and additional
starting wattage requirements
on the "My Power Needs"
worksheet
2. Add the "Running Watts"
of the items you want to
power. Enter these
numbers into the "Total
Running Watts" box.
EXAMPLE
MY POWER NEEDS
Running
(Rated)
Watts
Addt'l.
Starting
(Surge)
Watts
1. Refrigerator/Freezer
700
2200
1
2. 1/2HP Furnace Fan
800
2350
2350
2
3. Television
500
0
3
4. Lights (8 x 75 watts)
600
0
4
5. Microwave
600
0
5
Tool or Appliance
Tool or Appliance
6
6
7
7
Total Running Watts =
The generator needed in this example
would have to produce at least:
1. Select the one individual item
with the highest number of
additional running watts. Take this
one number, add it to your Total
Running Watts, and enter it in the
Total Starting Watts box.
3200
+
=
2350
3200
5500
Running
(Rated)
Watts
Total Running Watts =
I need a generator that produces
at least:
3200 total running watts and
total running watts &
5550 total starting watts
total starting watts
+
=
Addt'l.
Starting
(Surge)
Watts
Wattage Worksheet
Your Wattage Reference Guide:
A guide to how many watts tools & applicances usually require
Tool or Appliance
Running
(Rated)
Watts
Additional
Starting
(Surge) Watts
60
75
700
800
1050
1000
4000
0
0
2200
1300
2200
2000
0
1800
175
800
700
1200
3250
1500
3800
6000
4700
0
0
2350
1400
3600
9750
4500
11400
18000
4500
1200
1150
Tool or Appliance
Running
(Rated)
Watts
Additional
Starting
(Surge) Watts
HOME
Essentials:
Light Bulb - 60 Watt
Light Bulb - 75 Watt
Refrigerator/Freezer
Sump Pump - 1/3HP
Sump Pump - 1/2HP
Water Well Pump - 1/3HP
Electric Water Heater
Heating/Cooling
Space Heater
Humidifier - 13 Gal
Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2HP
Furnace Fan Blower - 1/3HP
Window AC - 10,000 BTU
Window AC - 12,000 BTU
Central AC - 10,000 BTU
Central AC - 24,000 BTU
Central AC - 40,000 BTU
Heat Pump
Laundry Room:
Iron
Washing Machine
700
5400
1800
1350
600
1000
1000
2100
1500
400
1200
850
168
0
0
0
0
1500
0
0
0
0
100
450
500
40
0
0
0
0
0
2250
Clothes Dryer - Gas
Clothes Dryer - Elec.
Kitchen:
Microwave-600 Watts
Microwave-1000 Watts
Coffee Maker
Elec. Stove-8" elements
Dishwasher-Hot Dry
Food Processor
Toaster Oven
Toaster Oven
Electric Can Opener
Family Room:
VCR
Stereo Receiver
Color TV - 27"
Video Game Players
Other:
Security System
1/2HP Garage Door Opener
Hair Dryer-1250 Watt
Curling Iron
500
875
1250
1500
0
2350
0
0
0
0
0
1200
0
600
900
3000
2300
1800
Planner/Jointer-6"
Table Saw - 10"
Belt Sander
Air Compressor-1/4HP
Air Compressor-1 HP
Office Equipment:
Personal Computer
Fax Machine
Laser Printer
Inkjet Printer
Copy Machine
1800
2000
1200
975
1600
1800
300
500
1000
600
960
440
600
1000
1400
1800
800
65
950
80
1600
0
900
0
0
0
1650
100
0
0
CD/DVD Player
Box Fan - 20"
100
200
0
0
WORK
Home Job Site:
Quartz Halogen Work Light, 300
Quartz Halogen Work Light, 500
Quartz Halogen Work Light, 1000
Airless Sprayer - 1/3HP
Reciprocating Saw
Electric Drill-3/8", 4 Amps
Electric Drill-1/2", 5.4 Amps
Hammer Drill
Circular Saw - 7 1/4"
Miter - 10"
2000
2400
1600
4500
LEISURE
Camping/Tailgate Parties
Electric Grill
AM/FM Radio
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many watts does it require to power basic items in an average
house?
Typical homes will require on average, between 5000-7000 watts
to run.
What's the difference between running watts and starting watts?
Running or rated watts are the continuous watts needed to keep your
items running. Starting or surge watts are the addt'l. watts needed for
the two or three seconds required to start motor-driven products and
appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners or belt sanders. This is
the maximum wattage the generator can produce.
What if I can't determine the running or the starting watts
required for a tool or appliance?
If the running watts are not listed on the tool or appliance,
try estimating the required watts using the following
equation: WATTS = VOLTS X AMPS. Only motor-driven
appliances and tools require addt'l. starting watts.
The addt'l. starting watts required may be estimated at
2-3 times the running/rated watts.
The above chart is only for estimated watts. Please check
the owner's manual for exact wattage requirements.