Inverter Output Power Question

KenS999 wrote:
Hello,

If for example, an RV pure sine wave inverter is rated at 2,000W continuous output power and is equipped with three electrical outlets, would each individual outlet be limited to only 1/3 of the available 2000W or... can a single outlet draw the entire 2000 Watts of available output power, if the remaining two outlets are not used?

Thanks, Ken

Most outlets are only rated for 15 amps short term 12.5 long or 1500 watts if you like RV outlets about 2/3 of that safely due to the way they are built. But if you have upgraded to 12 ga wire or bigger feeding 15/20 amp outlets then you can plug a 2,000 watt load into a single outlet and it will be OK.

NOTE: If they are daisy chained like this.
Inverter=====Outlet1=====Outlet2=====Outlet3

Then the first outlet (Outlet1) carries the FULL load of all 3 thorough it's punch down connector.. at 2,000 watts this can start a fire.

Also note that where the inverter puts out Watts. the wires and outlets deliver amps.. Most folks think watts/volts = amps that is not correct for inductive loads like motors IS for resistive loads like heaters. but not for motors (The fan in a forced air heater is not big enough to make a serious difference)

Watts = Volts * Amps * Power factor I've seen some seriously LOW power factors.