Sizing scenarios
Common real-world setups, pre-computed. Every scenario opens into a live calculator you can adjust.
- Refrigerator + Window AC — ~1,450W generator
- Storm outage essentials — ~2,200W generator
- Refrigerator + Chest Freezer — ~750W generator
- Sump Pump + Refrigerator — ~1,450W generator
- Home office — ~1,850W generator
- RV AC + Basics — ~2,350W generator
- Well Pump + Household Basics — ~2,450W generator
- Winter Outage (Gas Furnace Home) — ~1,300W generator
- Tailgate / Party Setup — ~2,050W generator
- CPAP + Overnight Essentials — ~250W generator
- Large Window AC + Refrigerator — ~1,800W generator
- Food Truck Basics — ~2,000W generator
- Job Site Tools — ~3,700W generator
Running on battery instead? See the power station scenarios.
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