Electric Generators - Purchasing a portable generator is not difficult if you know how to calculate power usage. There are 120 volt and 240 volt devices in your home or on the job site, and also constant flow vs startup surge devices. This article will help you select the size you need.

Inductive load appliances and tools such as refrigerators, washers, and power tools require additional wattage for starting. The initial load only lasts for a few seconds, but is very important when calculating your total wattage. For example - Running a 100 watt light bulb, a 1,200 watt refrigerator with a start-up wattage of 3,000 watts, and a 400 watt TV, would require 3,500 watts.

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