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How many watts do I need?
Air Compressors, 1/2 HP 1500 - 3000 W
Circular Saw, 7 1/4" 1000 - 2500 W
Electric Chain Saw, 14" 800 - 1500 W
Electric Drill, 1/4" and 3/8" 300 - 600 W
Electric Drill, 1/2" 350 - 1200 W
Grinders, 6" 1000 - 2600 W
Jig Saw 200 - 800 W
Paint Sprayer 800 - 1300 W
Portable Oil Heater 900 - 1000 W
Router 900 - 1000 W
Sander, 4" Belt 700 - 1500 W
Soldering Iron 100 - 300 W
10 Amp Battery Charger 300 - 400 W
Air Conditioner 10,000 BTU 2000 - 3000 W
Coffee Pot 1000 - 1500 W
Electric Heater 1000 - 2000 W
Electric Stove (one element) 750 - 1800 W
Gas Furnace 300 - 1500 W
Hair Dryer 800 - 1500 W
Iron 1000 - 1500 W
Microwave 500 - 1500 W
Oil Furnace 400 - 2000 W
Radio 30 - 100 W
Refrigerator/Freezer 600 - 2500 W
Sump Pump 800 - 3000 W
Television 100 - 350 W
Toaster 1100 - 1700 W
Watt-Saver Pump 1000 - 3000 W
1/6 HP, 460 W 340 - 850 W
1/4 HP, 725 W 450 - 1050 W
1/3 HP, 800 W 560 - 1300 W
1/2 HP, 970 W 760 - 1800 W
3/4 HP, 1340 W 1080 - 2600 W
1 HP, 1700 W 1250 - 3000 W
1 1/2 HP, 2300 W 1600 - 4200 W
  • Electric motors require up to three times more wattage when first starting than when running