running watts vs starting watts 3

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When looking at generators or power tools, you'll see two numbers for watts: running and starting. Running watts are what a device needs to keep operating, like a refrigerator's constant draw. Starting watts, however, are the extra burst required to kick on a motor, which can be two to three times higher. It's why your fridge's compressor might surge for a split second. If your generator can't handle that starting surge, the motor won't spin up and everything trips. So for any appliance with a…