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

Ratings are for all outlets combined so it doe not matter it you are using one or all three.

Thanks for the quick reply. So if I understand correctly... Each outlet is not relegated to 1/3 of the total power output? Is that correct? I would need to have that available 2000w to only one outlet, to run a microwave.Thanks, Ken

I don't think that any outlets are made that are not capable of 15 amps(1800 watts) or more. If there is a single breaker or fuse on the output then the total would be available to any or all outlets. If there are 3 breakers or fuses then they might be divided equally.

a very few may combine three small inverters, which does limit the output per plug. None of mine do that.

KenS999 wrote:Thanks for the quick reply. So if I understand correctly... Each outlet is not relegated to 1/3 of the total power output? Is that correct? I would need to have that available 2000w to only one outlet, to run a microwave.Thanks, KenCorrect. You can run a microwave.I do.My inverter is wired so it can power all circuits in my electrical panel.Here's my installation video

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deltabravo
Nomad
Nov 09, 2023
KenS999 wrote:
Thanks for the quick reply. So if I understand correctly... Each outlet is not relegated to 1/3 of the total power output? Is that correct? I would need to have that available 2000w to only one outlet, to run a microwave.
Thanks, Ken

Correct. You can run a microwave.

I do.
My inverter is wired so it can power all circuits in my electrical panel.

Here's my installation video
pianotuna
Nomad III
Nov 09, 2023
a very few may combine three small inverters, which does limit the output per plug.

None of mine do that.
Roger10378
Explorer II
Nov 09, 2023
I don't think that any outlets are made that are not capable of 15 amps(1800 watts) or more. If there is a single breaker or fuse on the output then the total would be available to any or all outlets. If there are 3 breakers or fuses then they might be divided equally.
KenS999
Explorer
Nov 09, 2023
Thanks for the quick reply. So if I understand correctly... Each outlet is not relegated to 1/3 of the total power output? Is that correct? I would need to have that available 2000w to only one outlet, to run a microwave.
Thanks, Ken
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Nov 09, 2023
Ratings are for all outlets combined so it doe not matter it you are using one or all three.

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