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TWZMYJP
Explorer
Aug 23, 2018

Why Won't My 1000W Inverter Run my 800W Coffee Maker?

2018 Jayco Class A with a factory installed 1000W inverter. Why can't it operate my 800W coffee maker when there are no other 110v appliances (that I am aware of...) on at the same time?? I will tel...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 23, 2018
1000 watt inverter is more likely a 1000 va which is not quite the same thing.

The easy solution is to get a lower wattage coffee pot.

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