{"id":5602,"date":"2021-09-30T12:59:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T12:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/?p=5602"},"modified":"2021-10-06T18:40:51","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T18:40:51","slug":"what-will-a-1500-watt-generator-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/what-will-a-1500-watt-generator-run\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will a 1500-Watt Generator Run?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking of buying a generator? There\u2019s a lot to choose from, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and wattages. But what does all that mean? What do \u20181500 watts\u2019 signify? Is it enough to power a national security system? Or will a desktop fan send it to an early grave?<\/span><\/p>\n

What you need is context. A list of appliances that a 1500 watt generator can safely run by themselves and all at once, so you know what\u2019s possible and what isn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Talk Watts<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Because it isn\u2019t a simple case of just running an appliance (running watts), you have to switch them on too. And for a lot of appliances, that equates to an additional power hit known as \u2018surge watts.\u2019 The average cell phone battery charger, for instance, runs at a measly 10 watts. There are no \u2018surge watts\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

involved, so it won\u2019t put too much of a dent in that generator. But the average blender, on the other hand, runs at 350 watts and has an initial surge of 500 watts.<\/p>\n

500 watts!!<\/span><\/p>\n

A third of your generator\u2019s capacity is used to make a smoothie! And that\u2019s before you take into account the TV you\u2019ve got on. Or the cell phone charger you\u2019ve left plugged in, even though you\u2019ve already charged your phone (yep, that\u2019s eating up the units too).<\/p>\n

So – with that in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s give you a rundown of some electrical appliances and how much power they\u00a0 <\/span>consume<\/p>\n

Laptops<\/b><\/h3>\n

You might think they\u2019re a big hitter when it comes to power consumption, but laptops are energy-efficient machines for the most part. The average unit runs at 75 watts, and there are no surge watts to worry over. So if you\u2019re gaming, rustling up a blog post (cough cough), catching up on that Netflix show, or anything in between, your 1500 watt generator can do it while it\u2019s pretty much half-asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Small TVs<\/b><\/h3>\n

An essential part of your RV make-up, especially if the weather has forced you inside. But can that generator keep it running for you? Like a dream, actually. The average small TV runs at 100 watts, and there\u2019s no surge to worry about either. So if rain is pouring down and a night of Netflix is in the offing, you could invest in a second TV and avoid a family argument about who\u2019s watching what. Your generator will run both TVs with one hand behind its back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video Game Consoles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"Another lifesaver when the weather is against you, but can that generator keep you in the game? While a console packs a bigger punch than your average small TV, it\u2019s still child\u2019s play for your generator. Most consoles run at 200 watts, and there are no surge complications. In fact, if you total all the wattage from the three appliances we\u2019ve covered so far, you\u2019re looking at 375 watts and no baggage. The generator\u2019s holding its own so far, but now we\u2019re getting into the big guns, like \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

The Microwave Oven<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is there a handier piece of cooking equipment? From reheating last night\u2019s leftovers to rescuing the cup of coffee you neglected due to parenting responsibilities, the microwave oven is the get-out-of-culinary-jail-free card. But it also packs a hefty electrical punch. Not quite Muhammad Ali level, but 750 running watts and 800 surge watts is quite the combo, meaning only 750 watts for anything else. If you need that microwave, then you need to make allowances for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Coffee Maker<\/b><\/h3>\n

Ah, coffee. Should a day start in any other way? If your generator is doing the talking, perhaps not. Because at 800 running watts, that cup of joe is mighty expensive. On the other hand, if it\u2019s early in the morning, the kids aren\u2019t up yet, and it\u2019s just the coffee maker that\u2019s using the juice, then it\u2019s a price worth paying, wouldn\u2019t you say? Add it to the 75 watts for the laptop, and you\u2019ve got the setup for blog post brilliance, and all within your generator\u2019s capacity. Awesome.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Toaster<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Waffles. Bagels. English muffins. The versatility of the simple toaster makes it an essential part of the everyday home or RV, whether it\u2019s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or midnight guilty treat (totally not me). But it eats power like an Iron Man suit, given the average 850-watt running rate. That means less than half of your generator\u2019s capacity for anything else. Good thing that you only use toasters in short bursts.<\/span><\/p>\n

So \u2026 what about the washing machine? The refrigerator? The AC?<\/span><\/h4>\n

In short – it\u2019s a big no-no. If you want to power these behemoths, you\u2019re going to need something that packs some serious punch. Take the washing machine: when it\u2019s running, it\u2019s a respectable 750 watts. But here comes the complication. When you switch on that machine, it\u2019s over 2000 surge watts, well beyond that 1500 watt capacity. At best, we\u2019re talking poor performance. At worst, you\u2019ll damage your generator and even set fire to the power cords. Don\u2019t do it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is a 1500-Watt Generator Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That\u2019s the question. Hopefully, the list above has given you some context about what\u2019s possible and what isn\u2019t. It\u2019s important to point out at this stage that the wattages quoted for each of the machines are estimates and that for exact figures, you\u2019ll need to consult the manual of your respective appliance. But they\u2019re a ballpark, and they can give you an idea of what generator you need. If you are running small appliances, like a toaster or laptop, you\u2019ll be able to run them without much of a problem, as long as you\u2019re mindful of how many appliances you\u2019ve got going at the same time. But if you do need to run bigger appliances – from washing machines to complete heating systems – a more powerful generator is the way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking of buying a generator? There\u2019s a lot to choose from, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and wattages. But what does all that mean? What do \u20181500 watts\u2019 signify? Is it enough to power a national security system? Or will a desktop fan send it to an early grave? What you … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":217,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,33],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Will a 1500-Watt Generator Run? - WoodsyBond<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"1500 Watts doesn\u2019t seem like a lot. But, what will a 1500 watt generator run? 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