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5055
Sep 21, 2013, 06:11 AM
I want to use a generator to run my television when there is a power outage. I am trying to know what wattage my TV will take from the generator. Thank You
joypulv
Sep 21, 2013, 06:29 AM
About 130. Per hour. Practically nothing.
donf
Sep 21, 2013, 08:15 AM
Using the formula Watts = Voltage X Amperage X Power Factor:
120 X 1.2 X 1 + 144 Watts.
As Joy mentioned, this is a negligible amount all by its self, I would not spend much time worrying about the Wattage. However, unless the TV is on a dedicated circuit, you have to plan for all devices on that circuit.
Also, you have to make sure that your generator is on a disconnect switch that isolates the generator from the POCO supplied circuit.
joypulv
Sep 21, 2013, 09:08 AM
I think I'm one of those people who still thinks 110.
What's POCO?
donf
Sep 21, 2013, 10:12 AM
POCO - "POwer COmpany."
ma0641
Sep 21, 2013, 02:28 PM
I think I'm one of those people who still thinks 110.
What's POCO?
He's my neighbor from Chile.
joypulv
Sep 21, 2013, 03:56 PM
A little bit