Let's talk about RV Inverters
Forgive me for being an electrical dummy , but I am... Is there a whole RV Inverter that would allow me to be self contained for a period of time ?? Maybe in place of a Generator ?? please explain the...
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Hi,
Allowing for inverter inefficiency means that a 1000 watt device may consume more nearly 100 amps, not 83.
Allowing for inverter inefficiency means that a 1000 watt device may consume more nearly 100 amps, not 83.
Gene&Ginny wrote:
Lets try an over simplified example.
Watts = Volts times Amps.
If you want to run a 1000 watt microvave on 120 volts AC verses running it on a 12 volt inverter.
1000 watts = 120 volts times 8.33 amps
or
1000 watts = 12 volts times 83.3 amps
Continuous use on a 12 volt inverter would require 83 amps, that is a lit of current and requires a BIG piece of wire to handle that amount of current.
