{"_doc":"Typical figures for planning only. w = average watts while in use (for fridges/freezers this is the daily average because the compressor cycles on and off). start = brief startup watts for motor loads. Sources: ENERGY STAR product data (energystar.gov), U.S. DOE Energy Saver guidance, and the compiled DOE/ENERGY STAR chart at plugcount.com/watts. Your own appliance label wins.","items":[
{"id":"fridge","name":"Refrigerator (modern, full size)","w":60,"start":1200,"note":"Uses about 150 W while the compressor runs, but it cycles, so it averages around 60 W over a day."},
{"id":"freezer","name":"Chest freezer","w":40,"start":800,"note":"Averages low because it cycles."},
{"id":"cpap","name":"CPAP (no heated humidifier)","w":30,"start":null,"note":"Check your machine's power supply label; many run 20-40 W."},
{"id":"cpaph","name":"CPAP with heated humidifier","w":60,"start":null,"note":"The humidifier heater can double use. Turning it down stretches runtime."},
{"id":"phone","name":"Phone charging","w":10,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"lamp","name":"LED lamp","w":9,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"router","name":"Wi-Fi router + modem","w":15,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"tv","name":"TV (55-inch LED)","w":80,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"laptop","name":"Laptop","w":50,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"fan","name":"Box fan","w":75,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"furnace","name":"Gas furnace blower","w":500,"start":1400,"note":"Usually hard-wired; needs a transfer switch or inlet installed by an electrician."},
{"id":"sump","name":"Sump pump (1/3-1/2 HP)","w":1000,"start":2150,"note":"Only runs part of the time, but the startup surge is big. Check the surge rating."},
{"id":"microwave","name":"Microwave","w":1100,"start":null,"note":"Short bursts are fine on bigger stations."},
{"id":"coffee","name":"Coffee maker","w":1000,"start":null,"note":""},
{"id":"heaterlow","name":"Space heater (low, 750 W)","w":750,"start":null,"note":"Heaters drain batteries fast."},
{"id":"heaterhigh","name":"Space heater (high, 1500 W)","w":1500,"start":null,"note":"Heaters drain batteries fast."},
{"id":"windowac","name":"Window AC (small)","w":660,"start":1500,"note":""},
{"id":"o2","name":"Oxygen concentrator (home)","w":350,"start":700,"note":"Medical equipment: ask your supplier about backup, and keep tanks as a plan B."}
]}