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PEAK LOAD

Peak load: why a high wattage alone is not enough.

For mobile power, adding up wattages is not enough. Start-up peaks and devices running at the same time also matter.

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Start with continuous power

Add the power of the devices that genuinely run at the same time. This is the starting point for the continuous load on your system.

Allow for start-up peaks

Motors, pumps, compressors and some chargers can need a higher output briefly at start-up. Check the equipment specifications instead of sizing only for average use.

Leave a practical margin

Plan for additional equipment and changing work. For critical applications, a short technical review is sensible before choosing a final configuration.