SUNRNR of Virginia, Inc.
("Sun Runner")
What Will A SUNRNR Run? Watts, Hours, Endurance
Helpful Tips in Understanding Power Consumption:
- Devices that create heat (or remove heat) are highest in power consumption (iron = bad, but 48" TV = good).
- Electrical devices have a data plate somewhere, usually under or behind or even on cord. It usually states input voltage (100-120 or 200-240), amp/load rating, and/or maximum Watts. The voltage tells you if you'll need a SUN110 or SUN220. The Watts are really Watt-hours (ie. how many Watts you'll use every hour if you run the device at full power constantly).
- If Watts are not provided, you can calculate them by multiplying Volts times Amps.
- Watts listed are maximum - a refrigerator might use 300W while compressor is running (can hear it) and 5W the rest of the time (Might average 50W/hr). Also true of variable power devices like stereos, ovens, computers, etc.
- That big yellow EnergyStar sticker has the best information (W/yr) for averaging consumption over time (W/hr = W/yr divided by 365 divided by 24).
- (1kW = 1000W)
Reference the typical energy consumption of various appliances listed below.
Please see Energy Requirement Worksheet under Uses/Applications to help analyze your personal requirements.
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Ice? Hurricane? Tornado? Lightning? Traffic accident? Rolling brownout? Earthquake?
Unfortunate curious raccoon (took out a square mile here :) ? Other?
Americans are provided an incredibly and, for the time being, cheap utility grid system. When it fails temporarily, what do you want to run and for how long? (All numbers are for example only - your devices and usage may vary.)
Example #1) Here we'll let a SUNRNR get us through one full day in Florida, summer, off the grid ...
EnergyStar Refrigerator 50 W/hr (avg) 24 hr = 1200 W
Ceiling Fan, high speed 75 W/hr 16 hr = 1200 W
Lights (2 "60W" LED) 6 W/hr 3 hr = 18 W
Phone Charger 14 W/hr 0.5 hr = 7 W
Computer/Radio/TV 150 W/hr 1 hr = 150 W
2575 W
Oops, a SUNRNR only stores 2000W! However, with only one solar panel (130W/hr) and 8 hours of sun (or wind) after the storm, you've possibly gained over 800W and can cover your "debt" with Watts to spare. Now add a Power Module and 3 more solar panels, and you'll have it made in comfort.
Example #2) Next, same as above, but now ice like in Arkansas last Jan ...
Lower fridge requirements to 30W/hr because of colder temps, change fan into heater at 750W/hr for 7 hours (720 + 5250 + 18 + 7 + 150 = 6145 W)
This will require a previously-charged SUNRNR main unit and Power Module and four panels in sun for 5 winter hours (4000 W in units + ~2200 W from panels) to cover outage. Still better than the gallons of gas burned, if you can get gas, and the units can be inside with no noise and no danger!
Example #3) Lastly, localized outages, one night of storm cleanup, power tools in Kansas ...
Electric Chain Saw 1200 W/hr 1.5 hr total run time = 1800 W
2 LED SpotLights 10 W/hr 10 hr = 100 W
One SUNRNR! Ready to recharge the next day.
Power Outage, Emergency Power, Solar Backup
Ice? Hurricane? Tornado? Lightning? Traffic accident? Rolling brownout? Earthquake?
Unfortunate curious raccoon (took out a square mile here :) ? Other?
Americans are provided an incredibly and, for the time being, cheap utility grid system. When it fails temporarily, what do you want to run and for how long? (All numbers are for example only - your devices and usage may vary.)
Example #1) Here we'll let a SUNRNR get us through one full day in Florida, summer, off the grid ...
EnergyStar Refrigerator 50 W/hr (avg) 24 hr = 1200 W
Ceiling Fan, high speed 75 W/hr 16 hr = 1200 W
Lights (2 "60W" LED) 6 W/hr 3 hr = 18 W
Phone Charger 14 W/hr 0.5 hr = 7 W
Computer/Radio/TV 150 W/hr 1 hr = 150 W
2575 W
Oops, a SUNRNR only stores 2000W! However, with only one solar panel (130W/hr) and 8 hours of sun (or wind) after the storm, you've possibly gained over 800W and can cover your "debt" with Watts to spare. Now add a Power Module and 3 more solar panels, and you'll have it made in comfort.
Example #2) Next, same as above, but now ice like in Arkansas last Jan ...
Lower fridge requirements to 30W/hr because of colder temps, change fan into heater at 750W/hr for 7 hours (720 + 5250 + 18 + 7 + 150 = 6145 W)
This will require a previously-charged SUNRNR main unit and Power Module and four panels in sun for 5 winter hours (4000 W in units + ~2200 W from panels) to cover outage. Still better than the gallons of gas burned, if you can get gas, and the units can be inside with no noise and no danger!
Example #3) Lastly, localized outages, one night of storm cleanup, power tools in Kansas ...
Electric Chain Saw 1200 W/hr 1.5 hr total run time = 1800 W
2 LED SpotLights 10 W/hr 10 hr = 100 W
One SUNRNR! Ready to recharge the next day.
Off Grid (Intentional), No Grid (None Available), Decrease Grid Usage (Supplemental)
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Weekend Cabin or RV
Small Fridge 40 W/hr 40 hr = 1600 W
3 LED Lights 11 W/hr 6 hr = 66 W
Fan 35 W/hr 12 hr = 420 W
Skillet 1000 W/hr 0.5 hr = 500 W
TV and Wii 200 W/hr 2 hr = 400 W
2986 W
Charging while you're out hunting or while driving will cover the difference. PS We highly recommend a crock pot as the most-energy-efficient cooking method!!!
Tailgate Party
3 Strings LED Lights 13 W/hr 3 hr = 39 W
Blender/coffee pot 350 W/hr 1 hr = 350 W
Crock Pot 70 W/hr 3 hr = 210 W
Bubble Maker 4 W/hr 3 hr = 12 W
611 W
That's not enough to make a SUNRNR sweat ... let's add a hand-warming space heater for that Dec 8pm game at Virginia Tech (600 W/hr for 2 hr)
PS We can powdercoat your box in one of many team colors!! (See Products/Pricing page)
Outbuilding or Construction Site
Lights 10 W/hr 2 hr = 20 W
Lawn Tools 500 W/hr 2 hr = 1000 W
(or Power Tools 1000 W/hr 2 hr = 2000 W)
Charge while working and you can forget those extension cords or temporary lines to the site.
Remote Well Pump
220 VAC 1HP Well Pump 2000 W/hr 0.5 hr/day = 1000 W/day
Perfect use for a dedicated SUN220 with two panels.
Eco-Resort
Replace all gas generators with solar generators and never haul gas cans again. And no noise!
Reduce Grid Usage
Take a couple kiloWatts off your utility bill each day.
Small Fridge 40 W/hr 40 hr = 1600 W
3 LED Lights 11 W/hr 6 hr = 66 W
Fan 35 W/hr 12 hr = 420 W
Skillet 1000 W/hr 0.5 hr = 500 W
TV and Wii 200 W/hr 2 hr = 400 W
2986 W
Charging while you're out hunting or while driving will cover the difference. PS We highly recommend a crock pot as the most-energy-efficient cooking method!!!
Tailgate Party
3 Strings LED Lights 13 W/hr 3 hr = 39 W
Blender/coffee pot 350 W/hr 1 hr = 350 W
Crock Pot 70 W/hr 3 hr = 210 W
Bubble Maker 4 W/hr 3 hr = 12 W
611 W
That's not enough to make a SUNRNR sweat ... let's add a hand-warming space heater for that Dec 8pm game at Virginia Tech (600 W/hr for 2 hr)
PS We can powdercoat your box in one of many team colors!! (See Products/Pricing page)
Outbuilding or Construction Site
Lights 10 W/hr 2 hr = 20 W
Lawn Tools 500 W/hr 2 hr = 1000 W
(or Power Tools 1000 W/hr 2 hr = 2000 W)
Charge while working and you can forget those extension cords or temporary lines to the site.
Remote Well Pump
220 VAC 1HP Well Pump 2000 W/hr 0.5 hr/day = 1000 W/day
Perfect use for a dedicated SUN220 with two panels.
Eco-Resort
Replace all gas generators with solar generators and never haul gas cans again. And no noise!
Reduce Grid Usage
Take a couple kiloWatts off your utility bill each day.
Typical energy consumption of various appliances. (printable pdf)
| Air Conditioner, compressor on (tiny window - central) |
600 -3500 watts |
| AC Fan - Blower - Central |
500 watts |
| Aquarium Air Pump |
5 watts |
| Battery Charger |
220 watts |
| Blanket |
150 watts |
| Blender |
330 watts |
| Bug Killer Lights |
15-40 watts |
| Can Opener |
220 watts |
| Clock |
2 watts |
| Clock Radio |
10 watts |
| Coffee (Keep warm) |
100 watts |
| Coffee Maker (making coffee) |
1000 watts |
| Computer - Desktop (with monitor, accessories) |
300-400 watts |
| Computer - Desktop (with accessories, sleeping) |
1-20 watts |
| Computer - Laptop |
60 watts |
| Convection Oven |
1500 watts |
| Cordless Appliance Recharger |
6 watts |
| Crock Pot Cooker (Low-High) |
70-150 watts |
| Curling Iron (hair) |
40 watts |
| Deep Fryer |
1400 watts |
| Dishwasher |
1200 watts |
| Dishwasher - heats water |
3600 watts |
| Dryer - Clothes |
5500 watts |
| Dryer - Clothes (portable) |
1200 watts |
| Dryer - Hair |
1200 watts |
| Evaporative Cooler |
400 watts |
| Fan - Attic |
400 watts |
| Fan - Industrial, Box |
400 watts |
| Fan - Ceiling (size, speed) |
25-150 watts |
| Fan - Exhaust |
200 watts |
| Fan - Portable 12"-20" |
60-180 watts |
| Food Processor |
400 watts |
| Food Waste Disposer |
800 watts |
| Freezer |
250-500 watts |
| Furnace - Electric(size, climate) |
8000-26000 watts |
| Furnace - Gas, Blower |
750 watts |
| Garage Door Opener 1/4-1/2 hp w/light |
250-500 watts |
| Grill - Outdoor |
1600 watts |
| Heat Lamp |
250 watts |
| Heater - Portable Space(size,high,low) |
750-1500 watts |
| Heating Pad |
60 watts |
| Hedge Clipper |
300 watts |
| Hot Tub Heater |
6000 watts |
| Hot Tub Pump, 1½ HP |
1800 watts |
| Humidifier |
90 watts |
| Ice Maker (self-contained) |
350 watts |
| Iron |
1100 watts |
| Lawn Mower |
750 watts |
| Lawn Trimmer |
460 watts |
| Light Bulb - Fluorescent w/ ballast |
40 watts |
| Light Bulb - Incandescent |
40-100 watts |
| Light Bulb - 60W CFL |
18 watts |
| Light Bulb - 60W LED |
3 watts |
| Light Bulb - Spot Light |
150-300 watts |
| Light Bulb - LED Spot Light |
5 watts |
| Microwave Oven |
1000-1500 watts |
| Mixer |
220 watts |
| Oven - Double |
17000 watts |
| Oven - Self Cleaning Feature |
3500 watts |
| Oven - Single |
12000 watts |
| Paint Sprayer |
110 watts |
| Power Tools - Bench Grinder |
370 watts |
| Power Tools - Chain Saw |
1200 watts |
| Power Tools - Circular Saw |
1320 watts |
| Power Tools - Drill, Jig Saw |
360 watts |
| Power Tools - Portable Tool Charger |
5 watts |
| Power Tools - Sander, Belt |
500 watts |
| Power Tools - Sander, Pad |
360 watts |
| Power Tools - Scroll Saw |
420 watts |
| Power Tools - Soldering Gun |
600 watts |
| Power Tools - Soldering Iron |
20 watts |
| Radio |
15 watts |
| Refrigerator & Freezer auto def (compressor on) |
400-625 watts |
| Refrigerator & Freezer (compressor not running) |
5 watts |
| Refrigerator & Freezer (avg) |
57-160 watts |
| Refrigerator 12 cu. Ft. Single Door |
225 watts |
| Roaster |
1425 watts |
| Sewing Machine |
120 watts |
| Shaver |
15 watts |
| Skillet |
1250 watts |
| Smoke Detector |
2 watts |
| Sound Equip - Component System |
500 watts |
| Sound Equip - Record Player |
50 watts |
| Sound Equip - Stereo/Amplifier Unit |
240 watts |
| Stove - Range burner |
800 watts |
| Sump Pump - 1/6 HP |
880 watts |
| Swimming Pool Filter Pump 1½ HP |
1800 watts |
| Swimming Pool Sweep Pump ¾ HP |
900 watts |
| Telephone Answering Machine |
9 watts |
| Telephone Cordless |
6 watts |
| Television - CRT |
150 watts |
| Television - Large Plasma |
300 watts |
| Television - LCD (size) |
100-300 watts |
| TV HD cable box |
45 watts |
| Toaster |
1200 watts |
| Toaster-Broiler Oven |
1500 watts |
| Vacuum Cleaner |
740 watts |
| Vaporizer |
30-660 watts |
| Video Game Boxes |
200 watts |
| Waffle Iron |
1400 watts |
| Washer |
840 watts |
| Water Heater |
4500 watts |
| Well Pump |
1000-2000 watts |
| Whirlpool Bath 1/4-3/4 HP |
250-750 watts |
| Wii |
18 watts |
| Wok |
1000 watts |
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