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Electric kettle running watts and starting watts
Use these values as a planning range only. The conservative default for electric kettle is 1,500 W running and 1,500 W starting.
| Load type | Low | Default | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 1,000 W | 1,500 W | 1,800 W |
| Starting watts | 1,000 W | 1,500 W | 1,800 W |
Source note
Resistive kettle load from common nameplates; default assumes a high-power U.S. countertop kettle.
Never operate a fuel-burning generator indoors, in a garage, on a porch, or near open windows. Use a listed transfer switch or interlock installed by a qualified electrician for home wiring, and verify actual device nameplates before buying equipment.
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