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Edge Technology: what size generator? Power select.

Caravan and Household generator power calculator.

In order to determine what size generator you need, you must establish which appliances will be operated from the generator and which of them will perhaps be operated at the same time.

If you would like assistance with choosing the correct model and what size generator, please feel free to call us, we are always happy to help. With over 16 years in the industry we will make sure that you get the right generator for your application.

Below we have a table with approximate power usage for appliences.

Note: Most applicances are not generally running at the same time. If in doubt please contact us.

Most electrical appliances have their current consumption on the plate which gives model, serial number etc.

Equipment Watts Air conditioner (1hp) 2500 Angle grinder 125mm 1100 Angle grinder 230mm 2200 Belt sander 1100 Cement mixer (small) 1500 Chain saw 1600 Concrete poker 2500 Cooker 12000 Computer + screen 700 Coffee machine 1300 Dehumidifier 3000 Deep freeze 1500 Demolition breaker 2400 Dish washer 2000 to 3000 Fan heater (2 bar) 2000 Fax machine 600 Flood light TH 500 Flood light MH 1000 Flourescent tube 60 Floor sander 200mm 2000 Food mixer 500 Fridge 700 to 1000 Hair dryer 1500 to 2300 Hair straightners 300 Hammer Drill 1000 Hedge trimmer 600 Hi-Fi 300 Hot air gun 3000

Equipment Watts Iron 1000 Iron (steam) 2200 Jig saw 600 Kettle 2000 to 2500 Lawn mower 600 to 1200 Lawn raker 500 Lightbulb (domestic) 25 to 100 800watt microwave 1600 Orbital sander 500 Planner 1000 Power drill 500 to 900 Power float 1500 Photocopier 1600 Pressure washer 3000 to 6000 Printer 400 Radiator (oil filled) 1000 to 2000 Router 1600 to 1900 Saw (chain) 1500 Saw (masonry) 4000 Saw (mitre) 1600 SAT / cable reciever 25 Strimmer 500 Television 200 Toaster 1050 to 1500 Treadmill (domestic) 2300 Tumble Dryer 2500 Vacuum cleaner 1000 to 1300 Washing machine 4000

Electric Motors	Running watts	Starting watts
0.25 HP motor	250	800
0.50 HP motor	500	1600
0.75 HP motor	750	2300
1.00 HP motor	1000	3000
1.50 HP motor	1500	4500
2.00 HP motor	2000	6000