Microwave on PSW vs MSW Inverter- Results
I have been using a MSW inverter to run the microwave for several years now, and decided to try a PSW inverter. I expected the microwave to run a little better and for the inverter to draw more amps ...
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I will put my Kill-A-Watt on the job tomorrow. I am puzzled about the 162 amps seen on the Trimetric for what should be a 1510w input.
DC voltage was 12.0 loaded with that 162, so input was 1944w. If the 162 was really for 1620w (times 10) then that would be 1620/1944 = 83% efficiency, which as about what the inverter spec is.
No idea if the 2001 microwave is pulling more in at its old age or what. The Kill-A-Watt will say. It won't fry at under 1800w.
I will also compare a resistive load- electric kettle. Should be the same as with MSW for that.
DC voltage was 12.0 loaded with that 162, so input was 1944w. If the 162 was really for 1620w (times 10) then that would be 1620/1944 = 83% efficiency, which as about what the inverter spec is.
No idea if the 2001 microwave is pulling more in at its old age or what. The Kill-A-Watt will say. It won't fry at under 1800w.
I will also compare a resistive load- electric kettle. Should be the same as with MSW for that.
