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Add the running watts for every simultaneous load and one realistic motor-start event. Then leave operating margin; a peak claim is not a continuous rating.
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Starlink Mini
Manufacturer-sourced range- Typical range
- 25–40 W
- Starting value
- 40 W
- Brief peak
- 60 W
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Wi-Fi router + modem
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 12–25 W
- Starting value
- 18 W
- Brief peak
- 25 W
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Phone charging
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 5–20 W
- Starting value
- 15 W
- Brief peak
- 20 W
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Laptop workstation
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 45–100 W
- Starting value
- 65 W
- Brief peak
- 100 W
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Desktop computer + monitor
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 150–500 W
- Starting value
- 250 W
- Brief peak
- 500 W
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Camera or drone charging
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 40–200 W
- Starting value
- 120 W
- Brief peak
- 200 W
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12V compressor fridge — daily average
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 15–35 W
- Starting value
- 22.5 W
- Brief peak
- 120 W
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Home refrigerator — daily average
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 25–60 W
- Starting value
- 40 W
- Brief peak
- 600 W
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Models to compare
Availability, receptacles and model revisions can still vary. The buying route uses United States delivery context but shows no offer until the exact model, seller, warranty and delivered total are verified.
Continuous: 100 W · Maximum: 800 W
iGen4500DF
View model and specifications →North American RV use and longer dual-fuel backup with 30A output
- Continuous
- 3,700 W
- Maximum
- 4,500 W
This is a 120V/60Hz North American unit and is not a Netherlands recommendation. Propane output is lower than gasoline output.
Specifications and noise
It combines 3,700 running watts on gasoline, dual fuel, remote start and a documented low-THD inverter output.
Source-checked manufacturer specifications ↗Wattage does not authorize a building connection.
Confirm 120V/60Hz output, receptacle and cord ratings, grounding instructions, outdoor placement and carbon-monoxide alarms. Installed transfer equipment belongs with the applicable code, permit and qualified installation path.