How to easily turn off the microwave...
One thing I have done to all my RVs is to install a switched outlet for the microwave, so I can kill power to it when I'm using inverter power. The reason behind this is power conservation. I will t...
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DB,
If your microwave is like any that I know, the power use in standby is squat. I am not sure I would bother with that switch. I count on out microwave as a 120V available indicator. Your laptop uses about 60 watts when running and maybe more when charging its battery if your inverter can run the microwave, it is burning about 5~10 watts in standby mode.
I hope this helps your decision.
Matt
If your microwave is like any that I know, the power use in standby is squat. I am not sure I would bother with that switch. I count on out microwave as a 120V available indicator. Your laptop uses about 60 watts when running and maybe more when charging its battery if your inverter can run the microwave, it is burning about 5~10 watts in standby mode.
I hope this helps your decision.
Matt
