What Size Generator Do I Need?
Guide only — add up running watts for items used together, then ensure the single highest starting surge stays within generator limits.
| Item |
Typical Running |
Typical Starting |
GP3500i? |
| Laptop + Phone Charging |
100–200W |
≈ Same |
✅ Easy |
| LED TV + Router + Lights |
150–250W |
≈ Same |
✅ Easy |
| Fridge-Freezer |
120–200W |
800–1200W |
✅ Yes |
| String Trimmer |
300–350W |
700–875W |
✅ Yes |
| Hedge Trimmer |
400–450W |
900–1200W |
✅ Yes |
| Drill |
500–600W |
800–900W |
✅ Yes |
| Hand Sander |
500–600W |
900–1200W |
✅ Yes |
| Paint Sprayer |
500–600W |
≈ 600W |
✅ Yes |
| Work Light (LED/Halogen) |
300–1000W |
≈ Same |
✅ Check total |
| Sump Pump (½ HP) |
700–800W |
1200–1300W |
✅ Yes |
| Microwave |
800–1200W |
≈ Same |
✅ Yes (solo heavy) |
| Small Heater (fan) |
1000–1500W |
≈ Same |
✅ Yes (watch total) |
| Pressure Washer (small electric) |
1000–1200W |
1800–2400W |
✅ Usually OK |
| Circular Saw (7¼”) |
1200–1800W |
1800–2400W |
✅ Usually OK |
| Air Compressor (small) |
1400–1600W |
3500–4500W |
⚠️ Start can exceed |
| Water Heater (electric) |
3000–4000W |
≈ Same |
❌ Needs larger unit |
Technical Specifications
Please read the technical specifications for this product below:
| Maximum Watts |
3500W |
| Running Watts |
3000W |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol |
| Runtime |
Up to 14 hours (¼ load) |
| Noise (7 m) |
Approx. 63 dB |
| Weight |
21.5 kg |
| Fuel Tank |
6 L |
| Oil Capacity |
0.6 L |
| Starting System |
Manual recoil |
| Frequency |
50 Hz |
Gorilla Power GP3500i — 3500W Inverter Suitcase Generator
Compact muscle, clean power. With 3500W max / 3000W running and true sine-wave output, GP3500i is ideal for home backup, site tools, and sensitive electronics. Up to 14 hours runtime at ¼ load from a 6 L tank, and a low ~63 dB sound profile at 7 m.