The power planning notebook
Practical guides for the equipment you actually use. Collect the right ratings, keep the unknowns visible and arrive with better questions.
Generator sizes
Example appliance lists for four common generator sizes, with running and peak watts and the 80% rule.
Read the generator sizes guideSizing tools
Three ways to size a generator, which ones work offline, which count starting watts and when to use each.
Read the sizing tools comparisonHome backup power
Running vs starting watts, a household wattage chart and three worked examples for a typical 3-bedroom home.
Read the house sizing guideFood stalls & market vendors
One row per appliance, exact input ratings and a clear list of what still needs checking. Includes a fictional worked example and a free printable worksheet.
Read the equipment-list guideUse the worksheet to gather your equipment details. Once you have known running and starting values, the calculator can help organize a planning estimate.
