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    Sep 21, 2013, 06:11 AM
    My 55" TV is plugged into a 120 outlet and it says it has 1.2amps. What's the wattage?
    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
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    Sep 21, 2013, 06:29 AM
    About 130. Per hour. Practically nothing.
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    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.
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    Sep 21, 2013, 09:08 AM
    I think I'm one of those people who still thinks 110.

    What's POCO?
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    Sep 21, 2013, 10:12 AM
    POCO - "POwer COmpany."
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    Sep 21, 2013, 02:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    I think I'm one of those people who still thinks 110.

    What's POCO?
    He's my neighbor from Chile.
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    Sep 21, 2013, 03:56 PM
    A little bit
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