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	Make sure when you buy the GenerLink that your portable generator has the correct receptacle to power your home. It should be a 125V/250V 20Amp twist lock, 30Amp twist lock or 50Amp straight blade. Most 5000 watt generators or bigger will be ok. Not many 3000 watt or even 4000 watt generators will work. So please double check before you buy.

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The wattages presented in this table are estimates. The actual wattage required for your appliances can be calculated. Remember that 1kW = 1000 watts, 2kW = 2000 watts, etc.

Running Watts = Volts x Amps

Rule of thumb: allow 2kW/Horse Power for appliances with motors. Some motors can require up to 3 times the running wattage to start.

Always use starting wattage when calculating electrical load requirements for your generator. Select the appliances you want to operate and add the starting wattages together to determine if they can all be operated at the same time without exceeding the limits of your generator. Remember that circuit breakers usually control more than one appliance.

Equipment	Starting Factor	Avg. Running Wattage
Water Heater (50 gallon)	1	4500-5000
Portable Heater with fan	2	500-1500
Fan (Central) - 1/4 HP	3	400
-1/3 HP	3	450
-1/2 HP	3	600
Computer	1	200
Fax Machine	1	50-1000
Space Heater	1	500-1500
Refrigerator / Freezer	3	750
Home Security System	1	200
Lights	1	40-150
Range w/Oven	1	12200
- Small Burner	1	1300
- Large Burner	1	2400
Garage Door Opener - 1/3 HP	2	750
- 1/2 HP	2	1050
Well Pump - 1/3 HP	2	750
-1/2 HP	2	1000
-3/4 HP	2	1500
Submersible Sump Pump - 1/2 HP	2	1000
Dishwasher w/o hot water	2	1200
Television	1	150-400
Radio	1	70-200
Microwave	1	600-1500
Coffee maker	1	750-1200
Toaster	1	1100
Hair Dryer	2	600-1400
Washing Machine w/o Hot Water	2	1000
Clothes Dryer	2	4850
Air Cleaner	2	50
Dehumidifier	2	840
Humidifier	1	177
Vacuum Cleaner	1	800