Will it run on your power station?
Check running power, starting power and runtime in one go.
- Estimated runtime at this load
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Three checks, not one.
An appliance runs only if the station can supply its running watts continuously and cover the brief starting peak. Energy (Wh) then decides how long. This tool checks all three with the numbers you enter. Example values are illustrative: a 700W appliance with a 1,400W start, not a measurement of any product. See average, running and starting power.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 1,800W power station run a 1,500W appliance?
Its running load fits within 1,800W continuous, but little headroom remains once other loads are added, and the starting peak must stay below the surge rating. A 1,024Wh battery would also last well under an hour at that load.
Why does my appliance trip the power station when it starts?
Motors and compressors can draw a short peak well above their running watts. If that peak, plus everything else plugged in, exceeds the station's surge capability, the station protects itself and shuts the output off.
Where do I find running and starting watts?
On the appliance label or in its manual. A plug-in energy meter shows running watts; starting watts usually come from the manufacturer or a measurement with suitable equipment.