{"id":5758,"date":"2021-10-04T19:04:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T19:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/?p=5758"},"modified":"2021-12-19T05:26:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T05:26:15","slug":"what-will-a-2500-watt-generator-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodsybond.com\/what-will-a-2500-watt-generator-run\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will a 2500-Watt Generator Run?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you considering purchasing a 2500-watts generator but are unsure what applications it can power? You’ve come to the right place because, in <\/span>this conclusive article, we’ve broken down 18 appliances that this backup motor can run.<\/p>\n

A generator is pretty essential during emergencies, power cuts, or after a natural calamity. A portable generator will maintain the <\/span>most critical systems in your home even if you are knocked from the main grid.<\/p>\n

There are many\u00a0<\/span>portable generators with different power capacities and uses, which can confuse most shoppers.<\/p>\n

Let’s begin:<\/span><\/p>\n

The power output of a generator is an important figure that tells you the generator’s output capacity and is measured in watts (W). One watt is equal to 1-joule of energy produced per second.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Understanding Generator Power Capacity<\/b><\/h2>\n

To figure out what appliances can run on a 2500w generator, you’ll need first to grasp the concept of running watts and surge watts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Running Watts<\/b><\/h3>\n

Running watts measures how many watts a device takes up when it’s running. A 50w light bulb will consume 50 watts as long as your generator powers it. In an emergency, you’ll need a portable generator with a high enough wattage rating to run all the gadgets you intend to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Surge\/Starting Watts<\/b><\/h3>\n

Surge watts can be much higher than running watts since <\/span>an appliance with a motor requires a high initial ‘surge’ of energy for 2-3 seconds to start its motor mechanism.\u00a0 For instance, an 800w refrigerator requires 1200 surge watts.<\/p>\n

Generator Capacity\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Every generator has 90% of running watts capacity and 100% of surge watts capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us elaborate on this in simple words:<\/span><\/p>\n

If a generator is rated 2500w, the generator’s running watts capacity is 2500w and 10% additional. In this case, 2750w is the surge watts offered by the generator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Appliances That power on a 2500-Watt Generator<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Device type<\/span><\/td>\nRunning watts<\/span><\/td>\nStarting watts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Refrigerator\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n800<\/span><\/td>\n1200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The electric stove burner element<\/span><\/td>\n1500-2500<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Television\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n190<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10,000 BTU window air conditioner<\/span><\/td>\n1200<\/span><\/td>\n1800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microwave<\/span><\/td>\n625<\/span><\/td>\n800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water well pump \u2153 HP<\/span><\/td>\n1000<\/span><\/td>\n2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iron<\/span><\/td>\n1200<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washing Machine<\/span><\/td>\n1150<\/span><\/td>\n2250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Circular saw<\/span><\/td>\n1400<\/span><\/td>\n2300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electric grill<\/span><\/td>\n1650<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AM\/FM Radio<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell phone battery charger<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Space heater<\/span><\/td>\n1800<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light bulb 75w<\/span><\/td>\n75<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ceiling Fan\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n65<\/span><\/td>\n80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electric Stove<\/span><\/td>\n2300<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee maker<\/span><\/td>\n1200<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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These are the most common appliances used in day-to-day life that a 2500 watt generator can power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most times, you’ll use your generator to power multiple devices. To calculate the starting watt requirement for your machine, follow the simple steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n