10Operating AC AppliancesUnderstanding AC AppliancesAC appliances are rated by how much electrical power(in watts) they consume. Duracell ® Powerpack can powermost appliances within its continuous power rating (240 W,2 A).Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operatefrom the Duracell ® Powerpack. They may have high surgerequirements or should not be run from the Duracell ®Powerpack. See “High Surge Appliances” and “TroubleAppliances” on page 11.Run Time on Typical AC AppliancesNote: The fewer watts an AC appliance uses, the longerthe Duracell ® Powerpack will operate before recharging isrequired.Typical AC appliances that can be used on the Duracell ®Powerpack are listed in Table 3-1.Table 3-1: AC Appliances and Run TimesAC-powered Products Watts a Run time bCordless telephone 5 14 hrs.Portable stereo 10 9 hrs.Laptop computer 40 1hrs. 30 mins.Fan 100 25 mins.36” TV 133 25 mins.3/8“ drill 300 9 minsa. Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample products.b. Operating times assume a fully charged 12 Ah battery and may vary based on model/brand used.High Surge Appliances