Diehard Power Stations Tips and Information: (Wattage)The Right Power Station for You
How to Calculate the Wattage You Need
Planning to run multiple devices or appliances? Here’s a quick guide to determine the wattage you’ll need and pick the right power source:
1. List Your Devices: Start by listing all the devices or appliances you’ll be using.
2. Check Wattage Ratings:
Find the wattage rating on each device. This information is usually on a label or in the manual.
3. Add Up the Wattage:
Sum the wattage of all your devices to get the total required wattage.
4. Consider Startup Surge:
Some devices need more power to start up than to run continuously (e.g., refrigerators, air conditioners). Look for the starting wattage and add this to your total.
5. Choose the Right Size:
Once you have the total wattage, choose a power source (like a generator) with a capacity 20-30% higher than your total wattage. This buffer helps to handle any unexpected power surges or additional devices.
Example:
Laptop: 100WPhone Charger: 10W
Microwave: 1200W (starting wattage: 1500W)
Total Running Wattage: 100 + 10 + 1200 = 1310W
Total Starting Wattage: 100 + 10 + 1500 = 1610W
Recommended Power Source: At least 2000W
Stay powered up and enjoy a seamless experience with the right wattage!