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Small generators are sized in watts. Watts is the product of amps times volts. To properly answer this question a voltage for your 10 amps must be stated. That said small generator outputs are usually 120/240 volts in North America. So 10 amps at 120 volts equal 1200 watts. 10 amps at 240 volts equal 2400 watts. A 3000 watt generator will be amply for your 10 amp load.

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To produce 10 amps, you would need a generator with a capacity of at least 1200 watts since amps multiplied by volts equals watts (10 amps x 120 volts = 1200 watts). It's always a good idea to have some extra capacity to accommodate any fluctuations in power demand.

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