What's my energy needs requirements? How many watts do I need?
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The table below is indicative only. Please read the labels.
Tips: When camping, try to avoid using kettle and coffee machine as they draw a lot of power. We suggest you use portable gas appliances.
| HOME DEVICES | Running watts | Starting watts |
| Light Bulbs (60-70 watts) | 70 | 70 |
| (Medium) Fridge/Freezer | 500 | 1000 |
| Microwave - 750 watts | 750 | 950 |
| Coffee maker | 1000 | 1000 |
| Electric cooktop - 6" element | 1600 | 1600 |
| TV - 27" | 350 | 350 |
| Computer with 17" monitor | 450 | 450 |
| 1/2 HP Garage door | 450 | 900 |
| Sump pump 1/2 HP | 500 | 1000 |
| Washing machine | 750 | 1500 |
| GARDENING DEVICES | Running watts | Starting watts |
| Hege Trimmer | 70 | 70 |
| Lawn Mower | 1200 | 1200 |
| Edge Trimmer | 500 | 500 |
| Weed Trimmer | 500 | 500 |
| Chain saw | 1200 | 1200 |
| CAMPING DEVICES | Running watts | Starting watts |
| Air con 1 HP | 750 | 1000 |
| Light | 100 | 100 |
| Small fridge | 300 | 600 |
| Microwave (small) | 600 | 850 |
| Laptop | 200 | 200 |
| TV - 20" | 250 | 250 |
| Kettle | 1100 | 1100 |
| Iron | 1200 | 1200 |
| Radio | 100 | 100 |
| BUILDER DEVICES | Running watts | Starting watts |
| Power hand drill | 700 | 700 |
| Belt sander 3" | 1000 | 1000 |
| Air compressor - 1/4 HP | 185 | 400 |
| Air compressor - 1 HP | 750 | 1500 |
| Air compressor 2 HP | 1500 | 3000 |
| Table saw | 2000 | 2000 |
| LED flood light | 200 | 200 |
| Reciprocating saw | 960 | 960 |
| Circular saw - 71/4" | 1000 | 1000 |
| Battery charger | 300 | 300 |
| Grinder 5" | 1000 | 1000 |
| Grinder 9" | 2300 | 2300 |
| Drop saw 10" | 1800 | 1800 |
| Shop vac | 1100 | 1100 |
| Jig saw | 600 | 600 |
| Jack hammer - 6kg | 1100 | 1100 |
| Jack hammer - 16 kg | 1800 | 1800 |
| Planer | 700 | 700 |