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kyle86
Explorer
Oct 29, 2015

Acceptable voltage drop for Xantrex 600w inverter? Overload?

I'm new to the RV world but definately not new to electricity. I have been having a lot of fun testing out inverters but I have a couple questions for you tech gurus. I purchased a 1990s model new ...
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tenbear
Explorer
Oct 29, 2015
Your surge rating is intended for such things as an electric motor start-up current that only lasts a few seconds.

Does your 600 watt inverter have overload protection? I would not expect it to but I am no expert on inverters.

If you want to run a 600+ watt coffee maker you would be better off using a 1000 watt inverter.

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