Go Power! Inverter Sizing Guide Power Solution

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When deciding on pure, modified, true or quasi-sine wave inverters, it is important to select a dependable system that is appropriate for any power tools, office equipment or other appliances you may run. Our inverter calculator will provide you with a product recommendation based on your AC power usage for specific electronics, power tools, and battery chargers.

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Pure sine wave inverters can run any of the modified sine wave inverter loads, as long as they meet the same operating and surge requirements of the load. Pure sine is ideal for running loads with sensitive electronics or tools. Learn more

Wattage Used by Mobile Appliances & Tools

Operating wattage may not be exact for all applications. Please review individual product specification for actual wattage requirements. Wattage rating can be calculated by: Volts (120) x Amps.

Appliances and Electronics

Ideal with Pure Sine Wave inverters

	Appliance	Watts
	Cell phone	50
	Ceiling fan	75 – 120
	Coffee maker	800 – 1200
	DVD player	35 – 100
	Gaming console (X-Box)	100
	Hair dryer	900 – 1600
	Iron	1000
	Light bulb (incandescent)	100
	Light bulb (fluorescent)	25
	Microwave oven	1500 – 2000
	Mini Christmas lights (50)	25 – 75
	Computer + monitor	125
	Laptop	25 – 150
	Laser printer / fax (printing)	850 – 1300
	Satellite receiver	10 – 25
	Stereo	250
	Tablet (iPad)	100
	TV (Flatscreen)	65
	TV (25″)	300
	Toaster	800 – 1500
	Toaster oven	1500
	Toaster oven (convection)	3000 +
	Vacuum cleaner	1225 – 1500

Common and Commercial Tools

Modified Sine Wave inverters are ideal for variable speed tools (ie: drills)

	Appliance	Watts
	1/4″ drill	250
	1/2″ drill	750
	8″ circular saw	1800
	Air compressor	2000 – 3000
	Bucket heater	1500
	Charger – Battery powered tools	240 – 500
	Credit card machine	100
	Electric chain saw (14″, 2 hp)	1100 – 3000
	Engine block heater	750
	Fiber optic splicer	1000
	Grinder (4 1/2″)	800 – 1500
	Halogen flood lamp	500 – 750
	Hammer drill	1100 – 1600
	Heat gun	600 – 1500
	High-pressure washer (1hp)	1200 – 3600
	Knife cutter	1100
	Reciprocating saw	1500 – 1800
	Sewer camera, lights + crawler	500
	Shop Vac (5 hp)	1000
	Space heater	1500
	Sump pump (1/2 hp)	1100 – 2200
	Table saw	1800
	Thumper (electrical fault locator)	1800 – 2500