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Electrical motors require a large starting current. Power requirements depend on the type of motor
and its use. Once enough ‘‘surge’’ is attained to start the motor, the appliance will require only 30%
to 50% of the wattage to continue running.
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Most electrical tools require 1.2 to 3 times their wattage for running under load during use. For
example, a 5,000 watt generator can power a 1800 to 4000 watt electrical tool. • Loads such as
submersible pumps and air compressors require a very large force to start. They need 3 to 5 times
the normal running wattage in order to start. For example, a 5,000 watt generator would only be able
to drive a 1,000 to 1,700 watt pump.
NOTE
The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for correct wattage. To
determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical appliance or tool, multiply the voltage
figure of the appliance/tool by the amperage (amps) figure of the same appliance / tool. The voltage and
amperage (amps) information can be found on a name plate which is normally attached to electrical
appliances and tools.
ACCESS 2000 i
Bulb / Halogen / Heating
2000 W
Neons - Low consumption Bulb
1000 W
Grinder
1180 W
Compressor
630 W
Electric Engine Without Load
1360 W - 2 ch
VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS
When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator, a certain
amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage
available for the appliance or tool.
The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approximate voltage loss when an extension cord
of 300 feet (approx. 100 meters) is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator.
Nominal Cross
A.W
.G.
Allowable Current
Nb.
of
Strand
/ Strand
Ø
Resistance
Amps (A)
mm
2
No.
A No./mm /100m 1 A 3 A 5 A 8 A 10 A 12 A 15 A
0,75
18
7 30/0.18 2,477 2,5V 8V 12V
-
-
-
-
Voltage
drop
1,27
16
12 30/0.18 1,486 1,5V 5V 7,5V 12V 15V 18V
-
2,0
14
17 37/0.26 0,952 1V
3V
5V
8V 10V 12V 15V
3,5 12 à 10 23 45/0.32 0,517
-
1,5V 2,5V 4V
5V 6,5V 7,5V
3,5 10 à 8 35 70/0.32 0,332
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1V
2V 2,5V 3,5V 4V
5V
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