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Use the formula I = W/E, Amps = Watts/Volts. Apply the voltage of the generator to the formula and the results will be the amount of amperage the generator will produce.
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Will A 3000 watt generator can run a 2 HP air conditioner?
Since watts are equal to volts times amps it is hard to say if a 2000 watt generator will be enough. If you know the amperage of the A/C then using the formula Amps = Watts/ Volts. 2000/110 = 18 amps. If the A/C draws more that 18 amps then a 2000 watt generator will not be large enough. To find the generator size you will need, just use the same formula and try different generator wattages until you find one that is about 5 amps higher than the A/C amps.
How many amps does a 5500 watt generator uses?
A generator does not use amps it generates amperage. To answer this question the generators voltage must be stated.
How much can a 6500 watt generator handle?
A 3500 watt generator used in North America has two outputs. A single voltage of 120 volts or a 120/240 volt output. The larger size generators usually have the dual voltage outputs. Using the formula I = W/E, Amperage equals Watts divided by Volts we can calculate the amperage output of the generator. Single voltage generators will be 3500/120 = 29 amps. A dual voltage generator at 240 volts will be 3500/240 = 15 amps. To calculate what devices the generator will operate, add up all of the amperage's of the devices you would like to operate. If the added load is higher than the calculated output the generator breaker will trip. If the calculated load is lower than the calculated output of the generator, the connected devices will operate. If there is a motor being connected to the generator keep in mind that you have to use the motors full load amperage and multiply it by a factor of 3. This is because when a motor first starts, the generator will be looking at an almost dead short, with a high amperage draw, until the motor starts turning. Once the motor starts turning the amperage drops down to its normal operating amperage.
1000 watt generator power can it power a oil burner?
Watts = amps x volts. 1000/120 = 8.3. Assuming the oil burner motor is 120V then the generator has the ability to produce 8.3 amps. Find the amperage on the burner pump motor, if it is in this range it will work. The closer the pump amperage is to the generator output the more effect it will have on slowing the generator down on the start. Motors draw up to 300% on start up, this is what makes the generator lag when a motor is connected as a load.
How loud is a Storm Cat 800 watt generator?
A Storm Cat 800 watt generator has a decimal rating of between 190 to 265 decibels depending on load and amperage. This is enough noise pollution to cause hearing damage after twenty minutes of exposure.
Will A 3000 watt generator can run a 2 HP air conditioner?
Since watts are equal to volts times amps it is hard to say if a 2000 watt generator will be enough. If you know the amperage of the A/C then using the formula Amps = Watts/ Volts. 2000/110 = 18 amps. If the A/C draws more that 18 amps then a 2000 watt generator will not be large enough. To find the generator size you will need, just use the same formula and try different generator wattages until you find one that is about 5 amps higher than the A/C amps.
How many amps does a 5500 watt generator uses?
A generator does not use amps it generates amperage. To answer this question the generators voltage must be stated.
How much can a 6500 watt generator handle?
A 3500 watt generator used in North America has two outputs. A single voltage of 120 volts or a 120/240 volt output. The larger size generators usually have the dual voltage outputs. Using the formula I = W/E, Amperage equals Watts divided by Volts we can calculate the amperage output of the generator. Single voltage generators will be 3500/120 = 29 amps. A dual voltage generator at 240 volts will be 3500/240 = 15 amps. To calculate what devices the generator will operate, add up all of the amperage's of the devices you would like to operate. If the added load is higher than the calculated output the generator breaker will trip. If the calculated load is lower than the calculated output of the generator, the connected devices will operate. If there is a motor being connected to the generator keep in mind that you have to use the motors full load amperage and multiply it by a factor of 3. This is because when a motor first starts, the generator will be looking at an almost dead short, with a high amperage draw, until the motor starts turning. Once the motor starts turning the amperage drops down to its normal operating amperage.
1000 watt generator power can it power a oil burner?
Watts = amps x volts. 1000/120 = 8.3. Assuming the oil burner motor is 120V then the generator has the ability to produce 8.3 amps. Find the amperage on the burner pump motor, if it is in this range it will work. The closer the pump amperage is to the generator output the more effect it will have on slowing the generator down on the start. Motors draw up to 300% on start up, this is what makes the generator lag when a motor is connected as a load.
How loud is a Storm Cat 800 watt generator?
A Storm Cat 800 watt generator has a decimal rating of between 190 to 265 decibels depending on load and amperage. This is enough noise pollution to cause hearing damage after twenty minutes of exposure.
Will a 500 watt generator run a hair dryer?
Most hair dryers are rated at least 800 watts to as much as 1875 watts. Given that, a 500 watt generator will NOT run a hair dryer. You would need at least a 2000 watt generator, just be be on the safe side.
Where did the watt came from?
A watt is the product of amperage times voltage.
What can you run off an 8000 watt generator?
Watts = Amps x Volts. Amps = Watts/Volts. 10000/120 = 83.3 amps can be used at 120 volts. On a generator that large it is most likely that it also has the capacity to produce 240 volts. 10000/240 = 41.6 amps can be used at 240 volts. What you can connect to the generator will be totals of the amperage of devices that do not go above these amp ratings.
What can a 800 watt generator power?
You can power any amount of devices that total to a sum of 800 watts. If you can not find the wattage on the devices nameplates then use the amperage of the devices. I = W/E, Amps = Watts/Volts. 800/120 = 6.6 amps. A total of 6.6 amps can be used from a 800 watt generator.
What amperage does a 1000 watt generator put out?
If running at 120 volts that is 8.33 ampsIf running at 120 volts that is 8.33 amps
Can a 1000 watt generator run a 1500 watt ceramic heater?
A 1000 watt generator cannot run a 1500 watt ceramic heater without having problems.
Can two 2000 watt spotlights be plugged into the same 120 volt circuit?
power/voltage=Amperage. If the circuit is rated above 33.4 Amps it can.
