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Whats the difference between running (rated) and starting (surge) watts?

April 26, 2017difference rated running surge watts

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Whats the difference between running (rated) and starting (surge) watts?

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The running (rated) watts of a generator is the amount of power the unit can produce continuously, while the starting (surge) wattage is the power that the generator can produce for short periods of time. The short burst of power needed to start a motor-driven item is a good example of starting wattage.