I am searching for a small microwave that can run on a Honda EU1000I or the equivalent Yamaha EF1000IS generator so basically 900 Watts or less.So first of all the microwaves labeled on the box 700 Watts are not what they seem. I got my hands on about 9 different models, GE, LG, Daewoo, Sunbeam, Magic Chef, Black and Decker, Hamiton Beach, Mainstays and Oster. They all pull around 1150 Watts or more. Obviously returned them all. And what's the deal with the empty shell displays ?It is only after some research I found that that the 700 Watt label only stands for the magnetron cooking power and NOT the total output of the microwave. Does anyone have a microwave brand and model that can actually run on a Honda/Yamaha 1000W generator ?Thanks,Greg

frecku wrote:I am searching for a small microwave that can run on a Honda EU1000I or the equivalent Yamaha EF1000IS generator so basically 900 Watts or less.So first of all the microwaves labeled on the box 700 Watts are not what they seem. I got my hands on about 9 different models, GE, LG, Daewoo, Sunbeam, Magic Chef, Black and Decker, Hamiton Beach, Mainstays and Oster. They all pull around 1150 Watts or more. Obviously returned them all. And what's the deal with the empty shell displays ?It is only after some research I found that that the 700 Watt label only stands for the magnetron cooking power and NOT the total output of the microwave. Does anyone have a microwave brand and model that can actually run on a Honda/Yamaha 1000W generator ?Thanks,GregCorrect, 700W is what the manufacturers rate as the "cooking power" or output of the magnetron.It ALWAYS takes MORE "INPUT POWER" to get that 700W.The answer to your question is very doubtful you are going to find any microwaves under the 700W magnetron level.A lower output simply does not make sense since it would take much longer to heat/warm/cook your food.The whole idea of a microwave oven is to be able to heat/warm/cook in the fastest way possible.Sorry, you are out of luck with your 1Kw gen being able to run a micro nuker.. Just not enough gen for the job.Move up to a 2Kw gen and that opens up a lot of possibilities, or just give up the dream with your existing gen..

the above is correct as far as input compared to out put. Plus the converter takes up some of the input power into the TT. you must count that in also

i run a 600watt output samsung mw620wa only has 2 knobs no digital display off of my honda 1000. you need the lowest power microwave you can find. this one might work Westinghouse Microwave

Panasonic makes a full size "inverter" microwave that actually reduces power consumption at the selected lower power options. I think it goes down to 600 watts input before it cycles the magnetron for even lower settings. Most microwaves just draw full power and cycle the magnetron at the "lower" power levels.When you have utility power you can run at the high power levels.

Based on your experience, it sounds like the microwave ovens are about 50% efficient or so. Therefore if your generator is rated at 900 watts continuous, you need a 450 to 500 cooking wattage microwave.Interesting information.Safe travels.

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old_guy
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Mar 18, 2018
the above is correct as far as input compared to out put. Plus the converter takes up some of the input power into the TT. you must count that in also
Gdetrailer
Explorer III
Mar 18, 2018
frecku wrote:
I am searching for a small microwave that can run on a Honda EU1000I or the equivalent Yamaha EF1000IS generator so basically 900 Watts or less.

So first of all the microwaves labeled on the box 700 Watts are not what they seem. I got my hands on about 9 different models, GE, LG, Daewoo, Sunbeam, Magic Chef, Black and Decker, Hamiton Beach, Mainstays and Oster. They all pull around 1150 Watts or more. Obviously returned them all. And what's the deal with the empty shell displays ?

It is only after some research I found that that the 700 Watt label only stands for the magnetron cooking power and NOT the total output of the microwave.

Does anyone have a microwave brand and model that can actually run on a Honda/Yamaha 1000W generator ?

Thanks,
Greg

Correct, 700W is what the manufacturers rate as the "cooking power" or output of the magnetron.

It ALWAYS takes MORE "INPUT POWER" to get that 700W.

The answer to your question is very doubtful you are going to find any microwaves under the 700W magnetron level.

A lower output simply does not make sense since it would take much longer to heat/warm/cook your food.

The whole idea of a microwave oven is to be able to heat/warm/cook in the fastest way possible.

Sorry, you are out of luck with your 1Kw gen being able to run a micro nuker.. Just not enough gen for the job.

Move up to a 2Kw gen and that opens up a lot of possibilities, or just give up the dream with your existing gen..

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