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ekyyc7
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Nov 24, 2015

Amps/Watt draw for a microwave and any heat element

I am trying to size a battery bank for my 5th wheel. My understanding is that anything with a heat element (ie, microwave) uses some amps purely just to start AND then more for continuous use. D...
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rjsurfer
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Nov 25, 2015
I'm running four Trojan GC battery's (T-105's) and a 2000 inverter and I can get between 13 to 15 minutes of operation on my 1200 watt microwave running on high.

I would like more run time so I'm checking on an possible issue with cable thicknesses.

From what I understand I'm probably lucky im getting the 15 minutes.

I might also look into the Panasonic inverter style microwave supposedly more efficient.

Good luck.

Ron W.

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