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DAS26miles
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2020

Modified Sine wave inverter for seldom used microwave

I know everyone is going to say to get a Pure sine wave inverter, but I can't justify the investment just to power the microwave for a few minutes a day while camping. We won't be using it much, just...
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Ductape
Explorer
Apr 28, 2020
Lots of coach builders are still using MSW. Ours came with one, and the micro worked ok, but it did heat slower and made a buzzing sound not heard on pure sine.

I have since replaced it with a PSW but not because of the micro.

Be sure your batteries are up to it. Takes about 140 amps current to run our kitchen appliances.

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