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What is meant by “continuous 2200-watts and peak 5000-watt surge”?

April 26, 2017Continuous meant peak surge

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What is meant by “continuous 2200-watts and peak 5000-watt surge”?

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Some appliances or tools, such as ones with a motor, require an initial surge of power to start up (“starting load” or “peak load”). Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate (“continuous load”).

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Some appliances or tools, such as ones with a motor, require an initial surge of power to start up (“starting load” or “peak load”).