Kettle

Ipod*
Hairdryer
Calculator*
Computer (both desktop and laptop)
Heater
Toaster
Electric jug
Vacuum

*These are the most important ones!

THANKS:)

The easiest way is to look at the sides/back of such items where there normally is a rating plate. E.g. a jug kettle may be 3kw
Small items such as a calculator may be solar powered and use minute amounts of power.
Ipod – depends on the model and mode, will use more/shorter battery life for video than audio.

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1. fred k Says:
   May 26th, 2010 at 12:45 am

   The easiest way is to look at the sides/back of such items where there normally is a rating plate. E.g. a jug kettle may be 3kw
   Small items such as a calculator may be solar powered and use minute amounts of power.
   Ipod – depends on the model and mode, will use more/shorter battery life for video than audio.
   References :

2. Justin Says:
   May 26th, 2010 at 12:50 am

   iPod = <1W when running, typically
   Hairdryer = <0.5kw, has heating element but wild guess
   Calculator = <1W
   Computer (desktop) = up to about 1.2kW , Laptop maybe coupla hundred Watts.
   Heater ~= 1-2kW
   Toaster ~= kw Range
   Electric Jug ?? you mean kettle?
   Vacuum prob < 1kW
   References :

3. Banjo59 Says:
   May 26th, 2010 at 1:36 am

   Look at the NEC tables for design loads for these items, if yu can’t read the name plate data.
   References :
   Retired Electrical Engineer

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