POWER CALCULATOR - HOW MUCH POWER DO YOU NEED?

Before deciding on a generator, it is important to consider ALL the appliance you may want to operate, how many will be used simultaneously and the TOTAL current consumption at any one time. Most appliances have a descriptive plate stating the current, usually in watts.

IMPORTANT various electrical applications have very different power requirements, so it is essential to understand each particular need. For example TV sets, cookers, kettles and filament lamps have resistive loads, this means that their start up and operating currents are virtually the same - and as stated on the manufactured descriptive plate.

TYPICAL CURRENT CONSUMPTION  CALCULATOR

The following calculator gives an approximate guide to the power requirements of a wide range of electrical goods. You should always check with the specific equipment or its manufacturer as to the precise wattage required.

Please enter the quantity of each item you are going to use. Some items have a range of power, please enter the quantity and power of these items.