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3TV
Explorer
Nov 16, 2018

Can I run my microwave off of battery power?

I'm almost afraid to ask this, because this might just break the space-time continuum and cause irreparable harm to the ozone layer.
But, ... using my 2000 watt inverter, can I run my 1000 watt microwave oven off of my dual 6 volt batteries long enough to cook a frozen TV dinner (4 minutes).

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  • hotjag1's avatar
    hotjag1
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2018
    Don't know about 2 batteries, but we have microwaved 3 or 4 dinners on our 4 batteries and still had power to spare.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Nov 16, 2018
    Yes, if the battery cables are thick enough and the bank is brim full. You could start the truck to help support the voltage.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Nov 16, 2018
    Marginal but probably yes. No harm to try once. May not if battery already low on charge.
    Best to have 4+ batteries to drive 2000 watt inverter.

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