What can you power with a 3000 watt generator?

Answer 1

A few small things. Watts = Amps x Volts. Amps = 800/120 = 6.66 amps. Check the amperage on what you want to plug into the generator. If it is over 6 amps the generator will not handle the load.

Answer 2

The questioner probably already knows there are dozens of answers to this question. A 1000 watt generator that can output the same voltage as your normal mains electricity supply is certainly a very useful thing to own or to borrow when your local mains supply goes off. For instance you could use it to power ten 100 watt light bulbs for heat and light, or nine 100 watt light bulbs for heat and light plus the fan motor of your gas furnace. (I almost said this question is about as sensible as asking "How much water can you put in a 5 gallon can?" but I take that back as it is not a helpful answer...)

Answer 3

You can power any amount of devices that total to a sum of 3000 watts. If you can not find the wattage on the devices nameplates then use the amperage of the devices. I = W/E Amps = Watts/Volts. 3000/120 = 25 amps. A total of 25 amps can be used from a 3000 watt generator.

Answer 4

It depends on what voltage outputs you have on the generator. Some generators have 120V only. Some have a combination of 120V and 240V. Watts = Amps x volts. If the generator has only 120V output then you can pull, Watts/volts = 16.6 amps from the machine. If you have 240V capacity then you can pull, Watts/volts = 8.3 amps from the machine. To put it into perspective a toaster draws about 1500 watts. Check your appliances and check out what they draw. Appliances are usually rated either in amps or watts. My personal generator is 6000 watts and I can carry part of the house load on it.

Answer 5

Remember Watts = Amps x Volts. With your 2500 watt generator you can load it up to, I = Watts/Volts, 2500/120 = 21 amps at 120 volts or 2500/240 = 10.4 amps at 240 volts if your generator has a 240 volt output. To determine want can be run, check the amperages of your devices you want to plug in.

Answer 6

Probably most importantly, you can run your refrigerator with it. Depending on the amount of current the 'fridge requires, you may also be able to run a couple of lights and a fan at the same time. That's about it. The fridge doesn't draw all that power continuously, but it needs a lot of starting current each time the compressor comes on.

Speaking from personal experience, having a functioning refrigerator during a prolonged power outage is wonderful.

Answer 7

Watts = Amps x Volts. Your total outputs could be, 1500/120 = 12.5 amps on the 120 volt plug. If the generator has a 240 volt plug the total output would be 1500/240 = 6.25 amps. Any amperages up to these totals will be handled by this generator. If the loads happen to be a motor load cut the amperage back by 2/3rds. At 120 Volts 4.1 amps, at 240 volts 2.08 amps.

Answer 8

A refrigerator, computer, lamps, television, and stereo equipment can all be run-by a capable 1500 Watt generator.

Answer 9

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