Advice for Ordering Generators

When ordering a generator

  1. Check the power rating of the tools to be used.
  2. Total the power rating, i.e. 500w drill + 950w grinder = 1450w.
  3. Order a generator with 1.25 times 1450w available capacity.
  4. 1.25 x 1450w = 1810w = TG3 (2.2kw).

To determine the true load of a generator multiply the Kva rating by 0.8, e.g. 2.2Kva x 0.8 = 1.76Kva.