Magnum CSW1012 vs Xantrex ProWatt SW1000

Byrogie wrote:

SoundGuy wrote:

Almot wrote:
I think Don asked about 1000W inrush for that Canadian Motomaster aka rebranded Prowatt 1000 that sells for CAD 320, occasionally CAD 120?

Contrary to popular repeated and incorrect opinion the Motomaster branded 1000 watt PSW inverter sold at Canadian Tire for the last several years is not an Xantrex but rather NPower, sold in the US at Northern Tool. This inverter for several years was regularly priced at $299.99 Cdn but would go on sale several times a year in typical Cdn Tire fashion for $199.99, which is what I purchased mine for. Current stock is advertised for $319.99 but typically goes on sale several times a year for ~ $100 less. Those wanting one should grab one next time they go on sale as it looks like NPower is is discontinuing this particular model (the only PSW inverter sold to date by Cdn Tire) and may be replacing it with a larger 1800 watt PSW model which will no doubt be more costly.



This rebranded NPower inverter has two 15 amp receptacles for convenience and I've had no difficulty drawing full rated power from either. If I compare the NPower Owner's Manual to that supplied with my Motomaster branded unit it's virtually a clone. I installed mine for those few times each season we lose campsite shore power, allowing us to use our 750 watt toaster, 550 watt coffee maker, wife's hair dryer (on LOW), a couple of fans, etc, and for this purpose it works just fine despite all the second guessing from those who don't own one themselves and are too quick to judge based on what they don't really know about this inverter. :R No one would claim this is the "best" in a PSW inverter but for those of us here in Canada it represents by far the best deal in a moderately priced PSW inverter of any size. :B

What he said. I have one.
I like the my coffee and toast too.
Seasonal boondocking for 3 years with this inverter and 2x6 volt Trojans.

I have had this unit for 5+ years and can recommend it. I have abused it by running a 700 watt microwave with it for 2 minutes several times and once even started up my 7000 btu Dometic Briskair air conditioner, didn't run it long (just to see if it could do it).

The features I like about it is, it is silent until approx. 600 watts then a variable speed fan comes on after the unit heats up. My neighbor bought one approx. 3 years ago it acts a little different, the fan starts at around 300 to 400 watts. The other thing I like about it is doesn't require any more standby amps than smaller units at .36 amps., the price isn't much more than smaller units (I paid $169.00), might as well have a larger inverter.