What appliances should not be used with a generator?
A 2,000-watt generator can run most appliances you need during a power outage, but some devices require too much power. These include an electric clothes dryer, electric cooking range, and electric water heater, all with a running watts requirement between 3,000 watts and 5,500 watts.
What should you not use a generator?
A generator should only be used outside, in a well-ventilated area. Portable generators should never be used indoors or in enclosed areas. They emit carbon monoxide that you cannot see or smell, and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning and asphyxiation very quickly, and death.
Can you plug anything into a generator?
Plug appliances directly into the generator or use a heavy duty outdoor-rated extension lead that is rated in watts or amps at least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads.
Are generators bad for electronics?
As you've likely figured out, non-inverting generators have the best chance of causing harm to electrical appliances and equipment. This is not to say that every generator of this kind will cause issues, but the safest bet is to invest in an inverter generator.
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