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TWZMYJP
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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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mike-s
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Aug 26, 2018
MrWizard wrote:
Converters are NOT rated in Watts?
Since you asked, no, they're not. They're usually rated in output amps. Watts vary depending on the voltage (either input or output).

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