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TWZMYJP
Explorer
Aug 24, 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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KD4UPL
Explorer II
Aug 24, 2018
Probably too small of battery bank and/or too small of DC wire from batteries to inverter.
Or, are you sure the inverter runs that outlet? Will a low wattage appliance (like a lamp) operate from that outlet on the inverter?

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