AC Watts Relativity Reference

Generator, Battery Backup, DC to AC Inverter - all things typically rated with a maximum capacity in watts.

WATTS            ITEM

 9               Light Bulb (LED)
20   -   30      Dish Network Receiver
20   -   60      Small to Medium LCD TV up to 42"
50   -   75      Sony Play Station or MS XBox
120  -  250      Large LCD TV up to 65" or maybe larger
175              Humidifier (13 Gal.)
200  -  450      Desktop PC and LCD Monitor
1000             Clothing Iron
1800 - 2500      Hair Dryer
2000 - 5000      Space Heater
4000             Electric Water Heater
6000             Central AC (40,000 BTU)