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That is the nice thing about the Progressive surge protector. You can be outside and direct the DW to start up various items (1 air, then 2 air, fire up the microwave, then go in and fire off the hair dryer). You'll get an idea of what you are using. And you can, by firing off all of the above, along with the water heater and fridge, trip a 50 amp pedestal.