Wattage Requirement Guide - the following is intended to be a guide to helping consumers understand
how electrical appliances impact electric demand and generator sizing.
Running wattage is the amount of electricity necessary to run your appliances
continually. To determine Running Watts identify the items you intend to use and sum. Add the the sum of the Running
Watts to the largest single Starting Wattage Appliance.
Starting wattage is the additional amount of electricity needed for the 2 - 3
seconds to start electric motors commonly found in husehold applicances.
