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 wa...
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2oldman wrote:
The usual suspects are:
- depleted/old batteries
- inadequate wiring. 2/0 should handle it, but you might check for heat buildup
- poor connections
- 12v wiring too long
- something else is on. Water heater? (is this a whole-house install?)
Batteries are less than a year old.
2/0 wires and I believe 10/3 within the transfer switch
Foreman grill, coffee maker, rice cooker all work fine but I think the load displays higher than it should.
whole house? Yes, it connects into my converter so all my outlets have power.
With everything off it takes about 3A on standby according to my remote display. Water heater only uses about 6A but yes it's off.
