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WTrippe
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Mar 08, 2018

Microwave Overloading my 3000W inverter

Hi,

So my generator quit working on me the other day. Until I can find some help to pull it out of my RV and change the starter I've been using my inverter.

I've got a 3000W GoPower pure sine wave inverter. 8x 6v AGM batteries wired as a 12V bank with around 1k AH. Everything is wired with 4/0 gauge wires.

It connects to a transfer switch along with the shore power cord. It also has a relay in there that shuts off the converter when the inverter is on.

It should surely be enough to run my microwave. It's only 800W or 1200W at most. I run the engine to compensate for the voltage drop.

When I try running the microwave the OUTPUT on my remote display maxes out and the inverter shuts off with the overload protection.

Any input is greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

William