What size portable gas generator should I purchase to take care of only refrigerator, t.v. maybe a fan or so..

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  1. acasu2 says:
    March 12, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    You need to check on the total consumption for the items you intend to connect. Bigger and older refrigerators have higher consumptions, same goes for TV sets. Every appliance has a placard indicating average consumption in Watts or amps. You could probably figure 2000 watts for a small fridge (actual consumption will probably be around 500-600 watts, but you need to allow for motor start-up) and an additional 500 watts for the TV and fan. My recommendation is to buy as big as you can afford so that you will not overload your generator so I would suggest at least 3000 watts output.

  2. 572ci. says:
    March 12, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    3,000 should do you….. my 3,000 watt powered a freezer, tv and satellite box, coffee maker (lol) and a couple fans for 4 days straight.