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Sizing Generator
Sizing Generator
tools, or other equipment to be connected to lights, heaters, and small appliances, simply
the generator.
add the nameplate ratings or see Chart 1 for
average wattage requirements. For portable
Check the nameplates to determine wattage.
electric tools and equipment, check the
If wattage is not shown, but amps and volts
nameplate rating or use Chart 2 for average
are given, the following simplified formula
requirements. If watts and/or amps are not
may be used:
given and only the horsepower is shown,
Amps x Volts = Watts
use Chart 3 to determine the starting and
(Ex. 12.5 amps x 120 volts = 1,500 watts)
running watts.
2,0003,000
150
1,400
5,00010,000
850
1,5002,500
375
8001,200
200
300500
1,300
1,250
6002,000
4003,000
1,1001,700
100350
3,0004,500
1,0003,000
Equipment
Wattage
Equipment
Wattage
Blower, electric
Compressors
Concrete vibrators, 34-hp
Concrete vibrators, 1-hp
Concrete vibrators, 2-hp
Concrete vibrators, 3-hp
Drain cleaners
Drills, 14-in.
Drills, 38-in.
Drills, 12-in.
Drills, 1-in.
Grinders, bench
Grinders, portable
Hammers, demolition
Hammers, rotary
Heaters, space
Lights
123
Pump, electric
Routers
Sanders, belt
Sanders, disc
Sanders, orbital
Saws, chain
Saws, circular, 6-in.
Saws, cutoff
Saws, jig
Saws, masonry
Saws, radial arm
Saws, table
Screwdrivers
Shears, metal-cutting
Wrenches, impact, 12-in.
Wrenches, impact, 34-in.
Wrenches, impact, 1-in.
12
Running
Motor (hp) watts
18
16
14
13
12
34
275
275
400
450
600
850
1,100
hp
143 hp
840
1,080
1,560
2,400
250
250600
300600
3501,200
1,000
141 hp
1,0002,500
1,260
1,200
142 hp
check wattage on bulb
hp and up
9001,100
6001,500
1,200
250
8001,500
1,0002,500
2,500
200800
25 hp
15 hp
13 hp
550
750
600
720
1,200
Chart 4 is furnished as a guide for selecting the proper size of insulated copper wire
when extension cables are used. We recommend the use of outdoor-rated (U.L.) cable,
recognized type SJTW-A.
850
850
1,050
1,350
1,800
2,600
3,300
1,200
2,050
2,400
2,700
3,600
Note:
These are suggested guidelines only, please contact a qualified
electrician or licensed contractor for assistance.
Current
in
amperage
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
Load in watts
Maximum allowable cable length
at
at
120
240 #4 #6 #8 #10 #12 #14 #16 #18
volts volts wire wire wire wire wire wire wire wire
300
600
600 1,200
900 1,800
1,200 2,400
1,800 3,600 650
2,400 4,800 500
3,000 6,000 400
3,600 7,200 325
4,200 8,400 275
4,800 9,600 250
5,400 10,800 225
6,000 12,000 200
625
400
300
250
200
175
150
400
265
200
150
125
100
1,000
500
330
250
165
125
100
600
300
200
150
100
80
375
200
125
100
50
250
125
80
50
150
75
50
35