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Appliance watts, and the power station each one needs

79 appliance types in 12 groups, each checked on its own against the 54 power stations in the Enough Watts data set. Each page works out the battery size it needs and lists every station with its running time.

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Refrigeration

Refrigeration: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Chest freezer300 W750 W24 h49 of 54
Mini fridge (compact refrigerator)75 W500 W24 h53 of 54
Refrigerator (modern, full size)275 W1,000 W24 h49 of 54
Refrigerator (older, 1990s to 2010)275 W1,000 W24 h49 of 54
Upright freezer300 W750 W24 h49 of 54

Medical

Medical: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
BiPAP (bilevel) machine23 Wno surge8 h54 of 54
CPAP machine (no humidifier)11 Wno surge8 h54 of 54
CPAP machine with heated humidifier56 Wno surge8 h54 of 54
Nebulizer (compressor or mesh)9.6 Wnot published1 h54 of 54
Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary)290 Wnot published24 h53 of 54
Portable oxygen concentrator95 Wnot published12 h54 of 54

Electronics

Electronics: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Camera battery chargerestimate15 Wno surge2 h54 of 54
Computer monitor, 27 inch17 Wno surge6 h54 of 54
Desktop PC (office tower, no monitor)estimate81 Wno surge6 h54 of 54
Drone battery charger100 Wno surge2 h54 of 54
Gaming PC (tower, while gaming)estimate370 Wno surge3 h50 of 54
Laptop (while charging)65 Wno surge6 h54 of 54
Phone charging20 Wno surge2 h54 of 54
Projector (home or portable)102 Wno surge3 h54 of 54
Starlink Mini dish33 Wno surge24 h54 of 54
Starlink Standard dish with router88 Wno surge24 h54 of 54
Tablet charging20 Wno surge2 h54 of 54
TV, 55 inch LED (LCD)82 Wno surge4 h54 of 54
Wi-Fi router and modemestimate28 Wno surge24 h54 of 54

Lighting

Lighting: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)8.5 Wno surge5 h54 of 54
LED string lights (patio or decorative set)estimate24 Wno surge5 h54 of 54

Kitchen

Kitchen: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Air fryer (basket)1,700 Wno surge18 min42 of 54
Countertop blender600 W700 W3 min47 of 54
Dishwasher (built-in)1,200 Wno surge1 h43 of 54
Drip coffee maker900 Wno surge15 min44 of 54
Electric griddle1,500 Wno surge1 h43 of 54
Electric kettle1,500 Wno surge6 min43 of 54
Electric pressure cooker (multi-cooker)1,000 Wno surge30 min44 of 54
Electric range, one burner2,000 Wno surge30 min19 of 54
Espresso machine (home, pump type)1,600 Wno surge15 min42 of 54
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power)1,530 Wno surge15 min42 of 54
Pellet grillestimate250 Wno surge6 h53 of 54
Portable induction cooktop (single)1,800 Wno surge30 min42 of 54
Rice cooker500 Wno surge30 min50 of 54
Slow cooker265 Wno surge6 h53 of 54
Toaster (2 slice)850 Wno surge6 min44 of 54
Toaster oven1,400 Wno surge15 min43 of 54

Heating, cooling and air

Heating, cooling and air: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Air purifier (room air cleaner)25 Wnot published24 h54 of 54
Boiler circulator pumpestimate44 Wnot published12 h54 of 54
Box fan (20 inch)125 Wnot published8 h54 of 54
Ceiling fan30 Wnot published8 h54 of 54
Dehumidifier (35 pint)351 Wnot published12 h50 of 54
Ductless mini-split (9,000 BTU)659 Wnot published8 h45 of 54
Electric space heater (1,500 W)1,500 Wno surge8 h43 of 54
Gas furnace blower fan (1/2 HP)550 W1,200 W12 h44 of 54
Pellet stove180 W425 W24 h53 of 54
Portable air conditioner (10,000 BTU)1,005 Wnot published8 h43 of 54
Window air conditioner (10,000 BTU)1,050 W2,100 W8 h43 of 54
Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU)525 W1,050 W8 h45 of 54

Pumps

Pumps: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Sump pump (1/2 HP)925 W1,725 W2 h43 of 54
Sump pump (1/3 HP)650 W1,300 W2 h43 of 54
Well pump (1 HP)1,500 W3,000 W2 h23 of 54
Well pump (1/2 HP)875 W1,750 W2 h43 of 54

Laundry and cleaning

Laundry and cleaning: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Clothes dryer (electric)5,600 Wno surge1 h6 of 54
Clothes dryer (gas)1,200 Wnot published1 h43 of 54
Clothes iron (steam)1,500 Wno surge15 min43 of 54
Vacuum cleaner (corded)960 Wnot published15 min44 of 54
Washing machine1,000 W1,200 W1 h43 of 54

Tools

Tools: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Air compressor (small portable, pancake or trim)1,000 W2,000 W1 h43 of 54
Circular saw (7-1/4 inch, corded)1,400 W3,000 W1 h38 of 54
Electric chainsaw (corded)estimate1,440 W2,880 W1 h38 of 54
Electric drill (corded)600 W1,200 W1 h44 of 54
Miter saw (10 inch, corded)1,500 W3,000 W1 h38 of 54
Power tool battery charger (18 V or 20 V class)63 Wno surge2 h54 of 54
Pressure washer (electric, 120 V)1,500 W2,700 W1 h40 of 54
Wet/dry shop vacuum1,200 Wnot published30 min43 of 54

Camping and RV

Camping and RV: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Portable compressor fridge (12 V)49 W500 W24 h53 of 54
RV fresh water pump (12 V)90 Wnot published30 min54 of 54
RV rooftop air conditioner (13,500 BTU)1,714 W3,150 W8 h33 of 54
Thermoelectric cooler (12 V)60 Wno surge24 h54 of 54

Vehicle charging

Vehicle charging: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
EV charging, Level 1 (120 V cord)1,400 Wno surge8 h43 of 54

Other

Other: typical watts, and how many of the 54 power stations can power each one on its own
ApplianceRunningTo startTypical use a dayStations that power it
Garage door opener (1/2 HP)estimate875 W3,225 W6 min33 of 54
Hair dryer1,875 Wno surge6 min33 of 54
Tankless gas water heater (electrical draw)79 Wno surge1 h54 of 54

More than one appliance

These counts take each appliance on its own. The runtime calculator adds up a whole list, checks the starting surge of the largest motor on top of everything else, and sorts the stations into enough, runs it but not long enough, and cannot power it.

Common lists, worked out: