The Sportsman 2-Cycle Gasoline 1,500 Surge Watt Portable Generator can power common household appliances and power tools. It is equipped with two 120 Volt outlet and a 12 Volt DC outlet for battery charging. This recoil start generator can run for 9 hours with a 50% load on 1 gallon of gasoline and 2-cycle oil mix. A generator of this size is ideal for small camping, tailgating parties, or powering tools in the work shed, and could save the day in case of a power outage.