{"id":5512,"date":"2021-09-21T09:39:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T09:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/?p=5512"},"modified":"2021-12-22T12:32:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T12:32:21","slug":"what-can-a-900-watt-generator-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/what-can-a-900-watt-generator-power\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can a 900-Watt Generator Power?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 900-watt generator can power multiple small appliances such as lamps, microwaves, and fans simultaneously. While the machine may sustain your entire home’s power requirements, it will greatly help on a campsite or in a small off-grid cabin. All you need to do is make sure that the collective power requirement of your appliances does not exceed the generator’s maximum wattage rating.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is the Power of a Generator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The wattage is a measure of the rate at which a device uses electricity. In generators, it measures how fast electrical energy is produced and is the prevailing unit of electrical power. Generators come labeled with a maximum wattage\u2014a number that represents their continuous power level.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a generator rated at 700W, it will produce 700 watts in one second. Generally, a <\/span>powerful generator has a higher wattage rating.<\/p>\n

When you are buying a generator, you should consider continuous or running power and surge power.<\/span><\/p>\n

Running power: <\/b>This is the number of watts a generator can produce continuously. L<\/span>arger and heavier machines generally make more power.<\/p>\n

Surge power:<\/b> The number of watts a generator puts out when it is turned on for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that a device consumes more electricity when it is first switched on. The demand slowly decreases until a certain point after being in continuous operation. For example, your fridge consumes 700 watts of power while running, but\u00a0<\/span>it can use up to 1000 watts for a few seconds when starting up. The higher power usage is the peak starting consumption of a device and the surge power of a generator compensates for this demand.<\/p>\n

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Appliances a 900-Watt Generator Can Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"To run your appliances with a 900-watt generator, you have to understand the power consumption of your appliances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally, most small gadgets use up to about 100 watts or less, and some bigger appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, and vacuum cleaners can work on 900 watts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following is a list of items that a 900-watt generator may power:<\/span><\/p>\n