Why won't 2000w inverter run 900w microwave?
I bought a 2000w Nature Power pure sine inverter from camping world. I had my local rv dealer install the inverter (and a power tongue jack) that I bought a CW. It was $200 in parts and $500 in ...
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Here's an idea to maybe help MP Soldier as he stated he's not sure about some answers. Take a list of questions with you to Camping world and ask for answers. Then if there are still problems you can post the answers here for a better insight. This is the list I came up with, if I'm missing anything somebody please post it. Camping World might not be happy about a list of questions, but hopefully they will at least fill in some of the blanks.
- How long is the feed wire from the batteries to the inverter?
- What gauge wire is used from the batteries to the inverter?
- What amperage fuse is in the wire from the batteries to the inverter?
- Before any testing what is the battery voltage measured with a multimeter at the batteries?
- Before any testing what is the battery voltage measured with a multimeter at the inverter?
- With the inverter turned on and the microwave OFF, what is the voltage measured with a multimeter at the 120V AC microwave plug or a nearby plug on the same circuit?
- With the microwave on heating a cup of water what is the AC voltage?
- When the Microwave shuts down, what was the AC voltage at the time?
- When the microwave shuts down, what is the battery voltage measured at the inverter?
- When the microwave shuts down, what is the battery voltage at the batteries?
- What are the voltage readings if the above tests are performed while plugged in to shore power?
- Does a different microwave or other inductive load like a 1,500 watt heater affect the voltage differently?
