One thing, or many things... any proff of this would be appreciated.
2006-09-27 16:59:06 · 7 answers · asked by yarbleman 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Well, anything that does not require more than 900 watts. Pretty good, huh.
Now that we've got that out of the way. It is actually a very good question with a really hard answer. First you can run anything that uses 7.83 amps or less. Next a formula
watts devided by 115 equals amps. next-does your whatever also allow a surge draw-say 1500 watts? this mens you can run something that has a start up draw. this means anything with a motor//drill/saw/fan etc. this surge draw is to get the motor started-this last about 2 to 3 seconds. anything you use will tell you how much current (watts or amperes) it draws. this will tell you what you can run on your whatever (generator/invertor). Microwaves/hairdryers/curling irons/tv's/stereo's, etc. are called "resistive loads" this means they use the same amount of current regardless. the drills, etc. are called "inductive loads" this means they are/have motors and it takes more current to get them started than it does to keep them running. just like your car--it may get 20 mpg, but it gets about .1 mpg when it first starts (you have to get all the mass/weight/resistance started) like pushing someone in a swing-at first it's work then you can keep them swinging a lot easier.
I know this is a lot to digest at once, but just remember 900 watts/if the thing gives it's current useage in watts you got it. if it gives it in amperes then multiply that number by 115 and you got the number of amperes it uses.
2006-09-27 17:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while dulcrayon went into a very elaborate detail, yes you can run several different small appliances off of 900 watts. also, you would need to get the correct voltage to be able to calculate the wattage. some generators produce 115 volts some closer to 120 volts (which if you take a voltage reading in your house it is probably closer to 120). you would need to multiply your actual voltage by the amperage on the nameplate of the device you are trying to power to get your total wattage.
2006-09-28 17:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by HEATH C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9 x 100 watt light globes
15 x 60 watt light globes .
Really need more info as to the exact reason for your question , Is it some sort of School Project / Homework ?
2006-09-27 17:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by Perry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A computer, its monitor, and one honking big nightlight.
Add the wattage of the individual items up. As long as it is less than 900 your still good.
2006-09-27 17:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by Aurthor D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refrigerator
2017-01-12 13:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by Ronnie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tell you the truth........900 watts is a good size generator. That should be enough to make you comfortable............LATER
2006-09-27 17:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by veteranpainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u had an amp for a car....it could puch a lot of power towards your speakers...trust me i know...the most i had ever pushed is 8,000 watts of power....know tell me that;s not a lot of power....u can get fried by just tip your had against the postive side of the wire....
2006-09-27 17:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋