Advice on inverter size
I suppose my main question is will a lower watt inverter be more efficient? Currently have a 400w inverter to power my laptop. Would like to power a TV and small sound system as well. I dont want ...
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wopachop wrote:
So besides price and having to run thicker wires, is there a negative to installing a 2000w inverter that will mostly supply 200w of power?
Trying to be realistic if i would ever want to run a kitchen appliance without firing up the generator.
Yes
It has a higher drain power use at low loads than the smaller 400w inverter
My 2000w PSW inverter has an 800ma AKA 0.8 amps
In standby mode with nothing plugged in our connected
With 'my' normal loads TV, fañ, USB chargers , i average 2 - 3 amps more load than what the device loads are,
It's easy for me to see, since i have both AC power meter and DC batteries power meter monitor
I have the big one because i set it up whole house and every duplex outlet is powered, and i use the MW without starting the generator , make coffee, keep the Roomba charged, etc..
But there is a power price to pay
I can go minimalist turn things off, if SHTF ever happens
