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2. What items do you plan to power?

The table below lists running and starting wattages for appliances you may want to power for do-it-yourself projects. Select the items you plan to power at the same time.

	Running Wattage	Starting Wattage
1 HP Compressor	1500	4500
3/4 HP Compressor	1000	2500
Circular Saw	1200	2400
Disc Sander	600	1800
Drill	720	1800
Edger	960	2400
Electric Chainsaw	1200	2400
Electric Drill	600	1500
Electric Lawn Mower	1440	4320
Electric Pressure Washer	1200	3600
Electric String Trimmer	600	1500
Jig Saw	720	1800
Miter Saw	1200	2400
Miter Saw	840	2100
Orbital Sander	600	1800
Paint Sprayer	360	1080
Planer	960	2400
Router	600	1500
Water Pump	1000	3000
Wet/Dry Vacuum	888	2500
Winch	1800	5400
Radio	300	300
Lights	75 each	75 each

These are only estimated wattages, Please see the data plate on your particular appliance for actual wattage.