G Giles Member Joined Jun 20, 2012 Messages 19 Reaction score 2 Jul 22, 2012 #1 I have a 120V electric impact wrench that pulls 7.5 Amps. What is the lowest wattage portable generator that I can use to operate the wrench?
I have a 120V electric impact wrench that pulls 7.5 Amps. What is the lowest wattage portable generator that I can use to operate the wrench?
P piper27 Active Member Joined Dec 24, 2007 Messages 26 Reaction score 1 Jul 22, 2012 #2 Watts= volts x amps 120 x 7.5= 900watts
G Giles Member Joined Jun 20, 2012 Messages 19 Reaction score 2 Jul 22, 2012 #3 piper27 said: Watts= volts x amps 120 x 7.5= 900watts Click to expand... THANKS---I should have known that---I'll blame it on "senior moment"
piper27 said: Watts= volts x amps 120 x 7.5= 900watts Click to expand... THANKS---I should have known that---I'll blame it on "senior moment"
J JoeD Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 1,804 Reaction score 387 Jul 22, 2012 #4 900 watts is the supposed full load of the tool. I would add at least 20% for the generator required. That's 1080 watts. You should be looking for 1100-1200 watt unit.
900 watts is the supposed full load of the tool. I would add at least 20% for the generator required. That's 1080 watts. You should be looking for 1100-1200 watt unit.