wattage on generator needed?

Question

I have a new generator 3500 watts. Will it power a pellet stove 500 watts i believe 2 television and a portable heater at same time?

Answer 1

The portable heater is likely 1500 watts or less. To be generous, assume 500 watts per television. Include the 500 watt pellet stove and you're still at about 3000 watts. Your 3500 watt generator should be adequate, but barely.

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Answer 2

You need to determine the wattage of all the other devices you wish to use. If they arent labeled you can still figure it out with ohms law.The formula for watts is Watts=Volts x Amps. If you you have a 120 watt bulb at 120 volts you would have one amp. If you were to run 25 100 watt bulbs you would need a 2,500 watt generator. Motor circuits such as circulating motors for heat and compressors for refrigerators must be calculated differently. It takes about three times the current to start a motor. Most motors have the amperage rating on the name tag. If the motor has a nameplate rating of 3 amps you might want to add 9 amps on your generator calculations. Also because most generators may run over a period of time you may not want to run at full capacity. About 80% of the wattage rating of your generator would be the way to go. Hope this helps

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Answer 3

if you need power in an emergency your worried about not one, but TWO tvs? omg .....and you dont use a heater off a generator...that alone because it draws so much energy will max out most 3500 watts(note people the wattage is the MAX you can use for a short(very short) time period....) so at 3500 watts i bet the continuous draw would be closer to 2000-2500 watts...

Answer 4

add up the wattage for all of the items you want to power up and add ten percent startup wattage for anything with a motor in it, the heaviest draw will be a heater source with electrical heating elements, that is a direct draw down at full power, if you exceed the 3500 watts plus or minus 5 percent, then something has to go. dont forget to include any extension cords and lighting units attached to the power supply when running

Answer 5

It will most likely power less than 3500 watts. So far you've listed 500w for the stove. Add the other wattages.

Answer 6

Wattage Estimation Guide for Portable Generators by American Honda Motor Company
http://readhere.co/wp/portable-generator-wattage
Here is a handy portable generator wattage estimation guide for household appliances, recreation appliances, construction appliances, and farm equipment. Handy for estimating the size (in watts) of a portable generator needed to power your appliances. Includes the starting watts and running watts for each appliance. I sized 8 generators with it, for myself, relatives, and neighbors, and so far I have found it to be helpful. I think you will be ok. Take a look at the chart to see for yourself.

Answer 7

If the heater is no more than 1500 watts it should be okay. televisions don't consume very much.

Answer 8

you will be getting close that protable heater could be 2000 the tv 300 the stove 500

Answer 9

This is a good tool to use to get an idea of how much wattage you'll need to power your various appliances.

Answer 10

No problemo
You also forgot your refrigerator......It will handle it fine...