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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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MEXICOWANDERER
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Aug 28, 2018
A person would be astonished at the inrush of a tungsten filament light bulb.

This is why many devices list an inductive resistive and tungsten rating. Resistive and tungsten are not the same. Resistive does not saturate to >1,000c.

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