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drifter_wayfare
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Dec 11, 2016

Can't run a portable freezer on B&D battery station

I bought a small Whynter portable freezer from Home Depot. It requires 110V AC, draws a miniscule 79W and 1.1A. So I bought a Black & Decker 500W battery power station (Model PPRH5B) that has an inver...
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drifter_wayfare
Explorer
Dec 17, 2016
Thanks everyone to your replies. I looked up the specs of my B&D unit, and it says:

450A instant/900A peak jump starter
500W power inverter
Dual 120V 500W AC power outlets

So looks like it does provide large instant amps...is that not enough to meet the surge requirement?

I looked up the Tripp Lite inverter unit that was recommended, and it's $250, quite a bit more than what I am hoping to spend. I only need a freezer for a 2 hour trip...

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