SELECT A GENERATOR FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION USE

 

The selection of proper KW generator size for your construction needs can be varied, depending on the type of your construction activities.  The typical contractor would require the electric tools in the following chart.

 

Instructions for Chart Calculator use:

 

1.  The "Average Running Watts" for all appliances, are pre-selected, by the dot in the circle method.

 

2.  Choose your required appliances by "clicking" the appliance select box, on far right hand side of chart.  The "dot in circle" will remain, at "Average Running Watts" column.

 

3.  Upon completion, review your choices and choose only one appliance having the highest "Average Starting Watts" in this list.  "Click" on this one item (allowing only one item in this entire list), under "Average Starting Watts".  The "dot in circle" will now move to the "Average Starting Watts" column.

 

4.  The "Special Considerations"  section, will help you identify these "Average Starting Watt" loads.  typically they are motor loads, with Code G motors having the easiest starting watts (2-3 times run watts) and Code L having the greatest starting watts (4-5 times run watts).

 

5.  When the selection process is complete, "click" on "Select Generator" for a variety of generator models, descriptions and list prices.

 

6.  Consult your specified Gillette Distributor for your actual Net Prices.

 

APPLIANCE WATTAGE SELECTION BOXES SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS TOOLS SELECT
AVERAGE RUNNING WATTS AVERAGE STARTING WATTS
MITER SAW 840 2100  
JIG SAW 700 1600  
CIRCULAR SAW, 7-1/2 1300 2600  
DRILL, 3/8" 900 1800  
ELECT. PRESSURE WASHER, 1HP 1900 7600 NOTE 2  (CODE L MOTOR)
AIR COMPRESSOR, 1HP 1900 7600 NOTE 2  (CODE L MOTOR)
ROUTER 600 1500  
ORBITAL SANDER 600 1500  
PLANER 960 2400  
WET/DRY VACUUM, 1 HP 1900 5700 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
DISC SANDER 600 1500  
1/2 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 1200 3600 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
3/4 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 1700 5000 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
1 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 1900 5700 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
2 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 2500 7500 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
3 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 4000 12000 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
5 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 6500 19500 NOTE 3  (CODE G MOTOR)
3/4 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 1700 6800 NOTE 2  (CODE L MOTOR)
1 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 1900 7600 NOTE 2  (CODE L MOTOR)
1-1/2 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 2400 9600 NOTE 2  (CODE L MOTOR)
2 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR 2800 11200 NOTE 2  (CODE L MOTOR)

 

NOTE 2:  These motor designs are shown as Code L, with high locked rotor values.  A maximum starting watt value is generally (5) times running watts.

 

NOTE 3:  These motor designs are shown as Code G, with average locked rotor values.  A maximum starting watt value is generally (3) times running watts.

 

For sizing a generator for a specific large electric motor load,
or for use with long extension cords please click this link.

 

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