From Foochal
| Device | Watts | Comments
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| Microwave | 1630W | Draws more than 15 Amps of current!
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| Rice Cooker | 620W |
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| Juicer | 180W |
- Normal operation: 180W
- While crushing big pieces: 250-350W
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| Desktop Computer | 150W | This rating is based on a typical desktop configuration. Here is the breakup:
| Component | Wattage | Comments
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| CPU Box | 100W | P4, 2 hard disks
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| 20" LCD Monitor | 45W | Medium brightness setting
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| Misc accessories | 7W | Modem and router
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| DVD Drive | 4W | While playing a DVD
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| Laptop AC adapter | 20W | The actual value in the given range was determined by the brightness setting of the screen and whether or not the speakers are being used.
- If the battery is charged the range drops by 10W
- If the screen is off the wattage drops by 2W below the range
- Examples:
| Setting | Battery is charging | Battery is charged
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| Screen is off | 24W | 14W
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| Screen brightness is set to minimum | 26W | 16W
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| Screen brightness is set to maximum | 31W | 21W
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| Speaker volume is set to maximum | 32W | 22W
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| Cellphone AC adapter | 3W | The power usage is while the phone is being charged.
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| Digital Camera battery charger | 3W | The power usage is while the battery is being charged.
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