What Size Inverter Do I Need? - How to Choose the Right Size Inverter | Accelerate Auto Electrics
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- Don't wanna give up on life's little luxuries when you're off camping, and you wanna be able to run your 240 Volt appliances?
We're gonna try and answer the question… What size inverter do I need?
PLEASE NOTE: We can not advise what size inverter you need without knowing the complete specifications of the vehicle, power system and application in which it will be used. If you would like to know what will suit your specific situation, please contact our office directly.
The size of inverter you need depends on two things, what you wanna run, and how much battery you've got to run it.
Here we've got two inverters, fairly common ones in the market. 350 Watt, small inverter, and a semi-big one, a 2,000 Watt inverter.
If you want us to help you answer the question (What Size Inverter Do I Need?) we need to know what you wanna run, how long you wanna run it for, and actually what time of day you wanna run it. Once you can help us with these answers, we can advise you on what size battery bank and inverter you need.
If you have these or any other questions, please feel free to give us a call on 1300 227 353 or send us an email at info@amae.net.au. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thanks for these very clear explanations.
Finally a concise simple video on choosing an inverter. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
As soon as you said "coffee machine" I knew you could help me. Most excellent. many thanks
Happy to help
In Australia you have to install the inverter upside down.
And stand on your head while installing it!!!
@@infiniteburrows990 Good point. I hadn't thought about that. Since Oz is on the underside of the pancake, I suppose you'd need Velcro. Or forget the inverter altogether. Just drill a yuge hole in the center of Kansas and drop 'em a power cord. You'd have to use a negative 60hz cycle because of the screwy Vortillian Effect. Once you cross the Equator, your watch runs backwards. It's true. You can look it up.
It’s the land down under so I believe it would be an unverter
@@mattperreault3518 This is true...in fact, it seems to me you can place the "un" prefix in front of any word and have it accurately describe Australia.
The only possible exception to that rule is the word, "edible". Great White sharks think they're pretty tasty...
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Very good useful information, thank you.
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Just a rough guess mate, there appears to be a lot of O/S spam Qs on here!?🤔
Thanks for this - it's useful. How do you size an inverter in a 12v system for an e-bike charger? I'm confused whether to base it on the input (200-240v, 1.2a) or output (41.8v, 4a)
Hi Andrew, thanks for your enquiry! Sizing the correct inverter depends on the total wattage the appliance will draw. I.e if your E-bikes require 600w of power to charge, we would recommend a minimum of a 700w inverter. The wattage should be stated on the appliances spec data to size it accordingly. From there you will need to tailor a correctly sized DC battery system to have the correct capacity to carry out a full charge!
Great informative video, however I just want to clarify one thing. My vehicle only has a single 40ah battery so even powering a 400w inverter would not be possible?
Thanks for your comment!
Depending on the type of battery you are using. If it is a lithium Battery you would need to check the maximum discharge rate that battery can handle.
As for the 400w inverter, This will draw roughly 30amps. of a 40ah Battery you will get a very minimal run time without any charge input.
a tiny question : if I do have battery backup system outputting 120 VAC and has a four-string battery bank 180 AH each 48 V DC . can that inverter handle 100 A breaker. thank
Hey man, great vid. Quick question. I’ve got a Mercedes E class. Not sure on battery power but I’m looking to set up 2 monitors in the back with a PS4 and I’m struggling to know what inverter and battery I need for the car to be safe. Thanks
I will say, 2000w.....did you ever found out?
Thank you for making the video short and to the point without lkud senseless guitar music.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, I'll look for it.
Glad the video helped. 👍
Great info. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, which inverter do I need to rotate a DC motor with 14700 rpm and what is the battery capacity needed for it?
The bots applauding the concise and informative quality of this video...jfc
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip god bless
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Perfect design snd and power for large camper.
Thanks for the comment!
What length and gauge of an extension cord would you recommend for a 2000 watt inverter charger when I want to charge up from a pedestal at a campground or an outlet at friend's house? This is for my minivan.
Hi Jack, it is difficult to recommend specific products without knowing the full details of the system and application. We would suggest getting in touch with local 12 volt specialists or auto electrician for further assistance.
Hi there, i have a 1200w input microwave with 1500w inverter, i just wonder can i connected directly to my 80ah 100rc 500cca battery ? I will be running it for maybe 4or 5 minutes max per day with engine on. Thanks great video
Hi there, the capabilities of your system depend on a number of different factors. Unfortunately, without knowing the full specifics of the system it is very difficult to determine whether your set up will operate as you intend it to. We would suggest getting in touch with your local 12V specialist for further assistance. If you are local to us, we would be more than happy to help you out, please feel free to call 1300 227 353.
Is there a paracitic draw increase in bigger inverters (besides the cooling fan). I have a Playstation and monitor in my van. 400watts on a 500. Fan is always on. Would a bigger inverter stay cooler and more efficient (less fan)?
Is there a demand ratio for less heat/stress?
Thanks for your comment!
Yes, with larger inverters they generally do have a a larger parasitic draw. However, You are correct in saying that a larger inverter would stay cooler due to not requiring to work as hard to produce a smaller load.
Hey thank you for these explanations... I am running two 100W solar panes to charge an Ecoworthy 100A battery. Off of this I run an Iceco dual zone cooler/freezer which supposedly draws .7-.75 kwh/24 hr period. I would also like to charge items such as phones, headlamps, lap tops AND 20 V chain saw batteries (not necessarily all at the same time but maybe one while running the cooler) Would I be good with the small one in your video or should I upsize a little?
Thanx in advance, cheerz, Leo
Thanks for your comment! We recommend looking at the wattage draw of your largest 240v appliance and doing slightly larger then that!
I want to run my 1/3 hp sump pump. It needs 2000 W starting and around 800 running Watt. I think I need around 2000-3000W inverter. My question is can I plug those into a regular size car battery and keep the car running? My intention is to use it during power failure once a year for 2-3 hours.
Hi there!
It depends on the size of the car battery and the alternator as it will need to be able to produce the amperage required to run it continuously.
Car batteries are not designed to have high amperage loads on them for a period of time, They are designed to provide high amperage for the initial starting of the vehicle then the alternator carries most the electrical load.
We would recommend a generator for your purposes.
Thank you
What would i need to run a 18 inch 2400 watt pa subwoofer?
Thankyou for a informative video do you know what size inverter and battery bank to run a cpap machine at night cheers lionel
Thanks for your comment! We would recommend a minimum of a 2000w Inverter with a 200ah Lithium Battery for your application.
You may get away with a smaller inverter but the 2000w will get you the versatility to use it for more than one application.
Great vid thanks but does the Inverter need ground wire fitted cheers
Thanks for the comment!
In some applications yes, We recommend discussing the inverter termination with a 240v Electrician if it is in a caravan.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I have a question what is an inverter most commonly used for? Because I seen images of inverters coincide with cars and what you just explained kinda clears it up a little. So if I want to use let’s say a gaming console that was from another country and the voltage 100v for Japan, 110/120 for USA. is different then i would have to use a converter and not an inverter and if so what brands are trustworthy to use? Because im getting a little confused on what I need to do this job. Please help.
Thanks for your comment!
Inverters are used to generate 240v AC power from a 12v DC power source in the automotive application.
We would be unable to advise what the best product would be to run your gaming application as the specifications vary from applications. Some devices have a built in transformer or converter to achieve the desired run voltage.
Thanks
I am got a 2500 inverter to my tv, Xbox and a small space heater when camping. When working I will use a 8 amp vacuum pump for HVAC and my recovery machine on rural barn jobs. I have a standard GM 800 amp battery. Is that enough juice?
Hi Irving Houston - Unfortunately without seeing the set up in person we cannot accurately advise if it is sufficient to cater for your needs.
Thanks for this. it was helpful im in the market for an inverter but not sure what size to get i would like to run a small 2L kettle or coffee machine and a toaster. i have a BCDC 1250D Redarc charger a 120ah lithium battery and a 120watt portable solar panel im also looking at getting another either 120 or 200ah lithium battery
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately there are many variables that come into play when setting up these systems.
First and foremost, Most Lithium Batteries have a Max continuous Discharge current, I would recommend checking your battery specifications so you do not overload and damage your battery with the incorrect inverter.
@@accelerateoffgridtouring Hi my 120ah lithium battery has a Max continuous Discharge current of 100ah
If I want to run a 2500 or higher would I be able to run it off of a marine deep cycle battery and if so what would be my usage time range for a house fan or extension lighting
Hi Kyle, Unfortunately, we can not offer suggestions or advice without knowing the complete specifications of the vehicle, power system and application in which it will be used. If you would like to know what will suit your specific situation, please consult your local 12 Volt Specialists or you can contact our office directly on 1300 227 353
Thank You for the great video and information. I am buying an electric impact wrench that pulls 8.5 amps. Is there an inverter that I can hook up to my car battery and use the impact wrench? Again Thank You.
Hi there, we usually recommend Redarc or Enerdrive, but there are a lot of contributing factors (i.e. run time, power draw, vehicle/caravan size, other system components) which make it very difficult to suggest a particular product.
We would suggest getting in touch with your local 12 Volt specialists to get some advice on what would best suit your set up. Alternatively, you can contact our technicians on 1300 227 353 or info@amae.net.au.
I'm a full-time RVer, do some boondocking now and then. Also have a small business where I need to use my ink jet printer. So many opinions on using a car battery for such. Could you give me your thoughts please, if I want to print out say 10 sheets using car battery and inverter through cigarette lighter. How would I know if I'm stressing the battery and such? Thanks!!
Hi Cathy, Unfortunately, we can not advise what size inverter you need without knowing the complete specifications of the vehicle and power system. If you would like to know what will suit your specific situation, please contact our office directly on 1300 227 353 or info@amae.net.au.
Which would work for a modem and Wi-Fi would a 750 watt work
Nice vid, i have a question for you please. I am in the UK (so not the greatest sun). I want to run a mobile shop, the largest appliance i will be powering is a games console at 140W. In all i will be using around 260 amp hours a day / around 3100watt hours a day. I have a 12.8V 280ah battery pack and will connecting my dc - dc to the alternator for extra top up when needed, as my solar array is only 640Watts. (two 320 watt panels with Vmp’s of 34.01V) What size inverters would you recommend please?
Hi mate I’m thinking of doing the same.. did u manage? Which battery and inverter did u get? Thanks
Hi mate please get in touch as i am also looking to start a mobile business and could use your advice
Im just chasing one to run a small car fridge (maybe 10l), charge drill batteries, podsibly run a electric kettle. What size do i need? Will it make a difference if the car is on and its hooked to the alternator instead of the battery?
Thanks for the comment!
We would recommend looking at the wattage of your largest appliance & picking an inverter slightly bigger then that. We would also recommend running it off an Auxilary battery system over the vehicles start battery.
I have a 12 - 325W Solar panels and a 4.4 K Danfoss Solar inverter. I am trying to size batteries for this system. My goal is to get off grid or as close to off grid as possible. My average household monthly load is 488 kW/h
Hi, thanks for your comment. Unfortunately this is outside our scope of works. Good luck finding solutions!
Solar at home should use a clean sheet design. The 3 most common mistakes are 1. Batteries in parallel ( bad ). 2. Unnessessarily using 120 or 220 volts for all devices, when many lights and appliances can be purchased in 12 volts. 3. Chasing false goals suggested by the installing contractor.
hello some of them has 220 v battery chargers in it. do you prefer to use those kind or buy separate 220 volts battery chargers?
It depends on the application, separate charge units are beneficial for lithium systems as you can have multiple sources of charging input at one time. The downfall of all-in-one units is that if one part fails you most likely have to replace the lot. If you'd like more information, feel free to contact our office direct.
Hi! I have a Fort Transit Connect that I use for work. I’d like a converter to charge some of my Ryobi power tools on the way to jobs. I read that the battery charger may need an input of 120v 60W. Can connecting a small 300 W 12v to 110v/120v to the cigarette input do the trick for powering 1 tool at a time? Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
We don't have much experience with the 12v cigarette socket to 240v inverter devices so we can't comment on that.
I’m trying to run an outdoor ceiling fan. Also, can I setup a battery charger to the system to recharge at same time as using?
Thanks for your comment, Yes you can have 240v Charge at the same time 🙂
What about a big 700 or 800 watt Bluetooth speaker that requires a wall outlet? The JBL partybox 710 specifically ... I dont think it has a battery just a plug..
Say I want to put a power inverter in my Honda accord so I can plug the speaker in ....
what size power inverter would you recommend for that?
Hi The SaltLifeNative Channel, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately without seeing the specific set up and battery capacity available we would not be able to accurately advise what would be suited best. We have not attempted to power a large speaker and some can peak over their wattage rating depending on the type and audio settings.
What size inverter would I need and battery to run a electric pressure washer and sometimes at the same time a 5hp small rigid vacuum.
We wouldn't be able to advise until we saw the pressure machine specification and requirements.
Have a camper trailer, the only power base we are running is a 75lt fridge and a light bar. We have 200watt solar panel and a 105ah luthuim itech battery. Is it worthwhile to have a invertor to run a 240 volt camper fridge from a trailer. We need to up grade the fuse and a bigger amp wire to run the fridge. If so what size invertor would do it safely
Thanks for your enquiry, Unfortunately without seeing your set up in person we cannot advise what would be the best system to suit your needs.
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Hi, I am trying to figure out a good inverter to run a 400watt mini heater in my sedan as I’m living out of my vehicle and my heat / fans don’t work. I’m also trying to find a good way to lead the inverter to my interior front seat so I can stay in my car. Any advice would be awesome!
Thanks for your comment,
Without seeing your battery system we are unable to advise on what best will suit.
I use an electric wheelchair and was wondering if a small inverter would be powerful enough to charge the 2 batteries on the chair?
They are lithium batteries and my car is a regular 4x4
Many thanks.
Thanks for your comment!
Would need to know what 240v battery charger you are using to charge the batteries to be able to advise on what size inverter.
Thank you, - Team at Accelerate Off-Grid Touring
hey i could use your expertise looking for a pure sine wave inverter between 2000-3000 watt for my over the road semi truck what reliable brands would you recommend. thanks
We use and Recommend Enerdrive & Redarc inverters.
Thanks mate!
Could you run a 3000W inverter on a 300Ah, 200A max. continuous lithium battery bank as long as you don't try to actually pull 3000W (~2400-2500 max). I plan to upgrade my battery bank at some point and would like to go with the 3000W inverter straight away rather than buy a 2000W inverter now and a 3000W later. Thanks, very informative.
Yes but it would require you to be careful and not draw to much. Plus also make sure you've got a good solar setup to charge it back up!!
Have a 1500 watt house heater and wish to use in van this winter but would like to know what,inverter would I need to use for the heater
We'd recommend Enerdrive or Redarc 2000w inverter.
I have 2 inverters and need help figuring out which if either fit my need. I need to blow up 3 air mattresses with built in pumps appx 65w (takes about 12 minutes each). I will connect to my suv 12v battery. Will this kill my battery? Is one inverter better suited than the other? Will they damage the battery? Thank you in advance for your time.
Thanks for your comment!
Without seeing your set up and inverters in person we aren't able to advise on the best inverter for your application. Inverters can create a large load on any battery and you will need the correct battery system to suit and give you the run time of the appliances you require.
I want to purchase an Australian made inverter product, but the Redarc units seem so much more expensive. Does anyone know why this is the case? I understand extra labour costs but even so, do these have additional features that make it worth the costs? the Redarc 2000W is around $2k AUD. where as other (presumably lower quality) units from other companies are between $600-1000. Does anyone have any info/perspective on this. I'm torn!
Hi there, a lot of it comes down to personal preference, but we are very selective with the brands we use and recommend and will only suggest solutions that we have tried and tested ourselves.
When deciding what brand to use it is important to take into consideration the history of the brand, product quality, manufacturing standards and any warranties or guarantees provided by the company.
If you do have any further questions, please feel free to give us a call on 1300 227 353.
Do I need to match brand inverter to same brand charge controller? Or can different brands mix ok?
You can mix and match as you please! We usually recommend trying to stick with the same brand for all products for warranty and compatibility purposes. And same brand name looks good together!
Hi I’m new to all this. Does the 350 watt power inverter have a battery built in? Or does it have to be plugged in to the 12v in order to use it?
🤦🏽♂️ smh there are no stupid questions…..
Hi
How to set up a mobile tire change van with 1500w inverter powering 1500 w air compressor + 1050w tire changing machine ?
24 gallons air compressor gets full in aroud 4 minutes which is enough to fill 1-2 tires , meaning air compressor will have to be filled 2 -4 times per car . Tire changing machine will probably work for 8 minutes per car.
120 ah battery should fill air compressor and still have about 75 ah left after it.
Once 1 car is done this way then van will idle for 10 minute while packing tools and then travel to next car for about 20 minutes + can idle for another 10 minute while getting tools out for the next car.
Wonder how fast can van's alternatot recharge battery while idling and driving for this kind of time intervals.
Ford transit 2004 , 2.0 tdci, fifa, 92 kw
i think it has 105 a alternator .
Where to look for larger alternator if it can be installed ? Thicker cables as well ?
Thanks !
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately without seeing your set up in person & performing some tests we cannot accurately advise what would work best.
I want to keep my mini 1500w Comfort Zone ceramic heater running in my Ford transit cargo van at night for about 8 hours, what type of inverter should I use that's safe to connect to my batter?
Thanks for your comment!
We would recommend a minimum of a 2000w Pure Sign wave inverter.
Please refer to your manufacturer's specifications to ensure your battery system will suffice.
Hi what can a 1000w solar inverter run with my 92ah agm deep cycle battery with a 100w solar panel?
Hopefully power tools and fridge
It should run anything under 1000W fine.... It's the run time that will be affected. A single 100W solar panel will struggle to keep up with a fridge and an inverter if they are running all the time. We would recommend a larger solar system to cater for the loads present.
I only want to run my modem and router but I don't know if I need a pure sine wave or if modified is okay.
We would recommend Pure Sine Wave
We have four 100 amp hour AGM batteries in our semi truck and we currently have 1500watt inverter. I want to be able to run a 1500 watt air fryer. Will this work or do I need a larger inverter?
We would recommend a minimum of 200ah of Lithium & a 2000w inverter for your application
What size invertor do I need to use 550 watts of solar
Good day I have a 1000 watt house power amplifier in my car but a got a 200 watt inverter but it only chip out some time or if I go too high with bass what size is recommended
Hi Ryanboy Star, unfortunately we are unfamiliar with audio systems and would recommend contacting an Audio Specialist. Hope this helps!
Good night I want to run a frige but I see a peak inverter 3000w can this run it for me thanks again for your help
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately we cannot advise what would best suit your application without seeing your system. There are many variables when it comes to running 240v appliances and we would hate to give mis leading information for you!
I want to power 2x 500w speakers and a laptop with a dj mixer with a generator , should i use an inverter to keep all safe? and what size general suggest!!!
We'd need to know the exact power specifications of all equipment before advising - feel free to give us a call on 07 5479 6652 or email info@amae.net.au or reply to this comment. Thanks!
I have 2x100 amp deep sine wave batteries and a 1500 watt inverter also a 12 volt 12amp battery charger.Can you help me with a way to operate these into going camping without 240 volt.I also have a 160 watt solar panel and a 200 watt solar panel.Can you suggest an answer to connect all of them to perform a better camping.
Hi Kevin, we'd suggest getting in touch with our 12 Volt Specialists direct to discuss the specifics of your system. You can call 1300 227 353 or email info@amae.net.au
PLEASE PLEASE 🙏🙏. answer my question, as I need to make a purchase asap. what is the best brand on inverter to run a regular size house refrigerator and fan? and how many batteries?
Hi there, we usually recommend Redarc or Enerdrive, but there are a lot of contributing factors (i.e. run time, power draw, vehicle/caravan size, other system components) which make it very difficult to suggest a particular product.
We would suggest getting in touch with your local 12 Volt specialists to get some advice on what would best suit your set up. Alternatively, you can contact our technicians on 1300 227 353 or info@amae.net.au.
I’m trying to run a small heater 120VAC 60 Hz MAX 1500W. What size inverter will I need to use. Only using it in the morning bout 3 to 4 hours.
Hi Sharon - Thanks for your comment. We would recommend a minimum of a 2000w Inverter with a 400ah Lithium Battery System. Heating elements are quite power hungry and to get any run time a standard battery system will not suffice.
hi.. I want to car pressure washer for car cleaning on battery.. what inverter and which battery should I take to give me atleast 2 hours of back time.. plz reply
Thanks for your enquiry! Unfortunately we have not attempted to run a pressure washed off an inverter & battery set up so we cannot accurately advise on the best solution.
i wanna know if i can plug a 10 amp to 15 amp converter into a 3000 watt inverter plugged into either a 12v or 24 volt battery, will this work ? i wanna power my mains power to my caravan to an inverter but its a 15amp socket..
We use and recommend speaking to a licensed 240v Electrician for all inverter integration into existing 240v Circuitry. Done incorrect can be a safety Hazard.
Hello. I do want to ask you if i can run a pizza working table. Its about a fridge. 170w 220-240v/1 N/50Hz. Its posiibile to run for example 6-7 hour the fridge . Thank you very much
Hi there, we would suggest getting in touch with your local 12V Specialist in order to determine what would be suitable for your needs. Please feel free to get in touch on 1300 227 353 if you are local to our area, we would be happy to assist further.
What size inverter would u need to run a 350 watt electric plug in heater? Thank you.
Thanks for your comment! If your max draw is a 350w a 400w - 600w inverter would be just fine.
I have a question. what kind of inventor should I use only for the use of 6 lights and only to use 3 laptops, the inventor is for use in my van.
Unfortunately, we can not advise what size inverter you need without knowing the complete specifications of the vehicle, power system and application in which it will be used. If you would like to know what will suit your specific situation, please contact our office directly on 1300 227 353.
Heeelp! I have a 200ah lifepo4 fixed in my car. I want to use it to top up a 150ah and a 54ah battery, and was thinking of using their ac chargers plugged into an inverter fixed in the car. What size inverter would people suggest? Thank you!
The 150ah and 54ah batteries are also lifepo4
Hi Ben - Thanks for your comment!
Your inverter sizing really depends on the AC chargers specifications & power usage.
We would recommend looking at the specifications of your chargers and working back from there.
You will have a significant power loss going from 12vDC to 240vAC to 12vDC once more.
hello sir.. if im using 2500watts espresso machine, 1500 blender and 1000watts grinder at 5 hours daily operation.. what inverter and battery would you recommend..? how many batteries i need? thank you so much
We'd need to see the each item specifications. Feel free to send us an email with photos. But the bigger the better by the sounds of it.
I want to run an angle grinder to cut bolts in a junk yard what size inverter will I need to install in my 1995 Ford F-150
Thanks
Just look at the watts the angle grinder is drawing (Say 250 watts) then you will need at least a 300 watt inverter with a 600 spike (Start up). But to be safe go with one a little stronger like 400 and you won't be straining the inverter.
I am planing to run a portable ac in car it is 1500watts so what size invertor can i use ?
Due to fluctuations in what each 240volt item may draw we need to see the specifications which are usually found on the box prior to advising.
does a rav4 cigarate lighter can charge a 1000w inverter? or 300 w inverter?
Thanks
Thanks for the comment!
Most cigarette light Sockets are only rated to 15amps. Unfortunately this limits you to about a 180w Inverter theoretically.
we would like to run a 4g router and 2 laptops, also phone charging. what inverter would you recommend please?
Hi Lesley! Thanks for your comment!
What size battery do you currently have and is it lithium or AGM?
My husband likes alot of rustic camping and is planning a 2 week trip for us. Aside from some basic charging of devices.... what size invertor do I need for a 1500 watt hair dryer to a car battery?
Hi Tasha, provided you are using an auxiliary battery system not your starting battery, we would suggest at least a 2000W inverter to power high draw accessories such as hair driers, microwaves, kettles etc.
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I want to run a portable A/C unit in my semi truck for about 7-8 hours overnight. I currently have 4 batteries would I need to add 2-4 more and run off the extra batteries only separate for inverter only
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately without seeing your set up in person we are unable to advise exactly what the best course of action would be to achieve your 7 - 8 hr run time.
@@accelerateoffgridtouring thanks for the reply. I think I’ll just hook up a 3000W inverter and see how long the A/C will run
please what type of inverter do i need to carried a small home studio, i use a desktop and studio monitor and tv
Hey Hytz, what are you putting the system into, caravan, motorhome, 4wd?
i have a aircon uses 2100 watts if i have 2 agm bat and a 3oow invirter will thia work
Thanks for your comment John!
Unfortunately 2x AGMS do not have the capacity to run an Aircon for any extended period of time. We recommend a minimum of 200ah of Lithium and a 2600w inverter to power an A/C. Ideally, We use 400ah of Lithium to maximise the run time.
So I have a question I have a 1500 W heater that I want to put in my wife’s car but I have a standard alternator producing current. How do I tell if the alternator can handle the 1500 W being used by the heater?
I only asked this because my truck has a 2000 W inverter but I have two alternators to produce enough power to handle that
Hi Robert! Thanks for watching! Well, you would want to run the inverter off a battery, not the alternator.
As long as you are driving whilst the heater is plugged in, most cars would be able to handle powering the heater, without more specifications of the vehicle, alternator AMPS, and battery it is hard to give you an exact answer. Have a lovely day! - The Accelerate Auto Electrics Team
@@accelerateoffgridtouring thank you. I kind of know the alternator puts out I think 700 A or in that area but I don’t know if that’s powering amps for the vehicle or what the side amperage might be. I have to look it up but I appreciate the reply.
And I know it comes off the battery same as my truck, but that amperage has to be replaced and I don’t want to hurt her battery or it hurts my wallet lol
Hey Guys would like to run a inverter to a tire machine which is 110w and the air compressor and the balancer?
Hi Ricky, we'd need quite a bit more information about the full system before we could advise what inverter would be suitable for your needs. We would suggest getting in touch with your local 12V volt specialist to find out what option is best suited. If you are local to us, please feel free to contact us directly on 1300 227 353 or info@amae.net.au.
Hello i have split Air-conditioning system rated 1600W maximum power can i power the system with 2 12volt 100ah batteries in parallel and a 3000W inverter?
Thanks for your comment! It all depends on what is the max output from those batteries, the general rule of thumb is a single 100Ah will power a 1000w Inverter.
You will have to check what one of the batteries' max output is, having 2 x 100Ah batteries increases the amp hours but the max output stays the same.
Hope this helps! - The Accelerate Auto Electrics Team
Hi how are you i need any inverter and batteries to run a upright fridge,tv and lighting system
Thanks for your comment! We have heaps of inverter options on our online store!
I want to be able to operate my 700 electric coffee to make coffee (15 minutes). I'm assuming I will need a 750-1000watt inventor and a 12v car battery. I will probably use a 50watt solar panel to recharge my battery. Will the 12v car battery and 100 watt inverter work for my coffee habit ?
Hi Earl, unfortunately without seeing the system in person it is very difficult to recommend a solution for you. We would recommend getting in touch with your local 12 volt specialist for further assistance. If you are local to our area, please feel free to call us on 1300 227 353.
Hi im using a 3000 watts coffee machine
What size of battery i need to use and what type of inverter ineed to use
Im gonna use it for 4 hours
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thank you
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately without seeing your set up in person we cannot accurately advise the best system for this application & run time.
Will a larger inverter automatically draw significantly more battery power than a small one when used on same appliance?
Hi MrFerrill,
Thanks for your comment!
Let's discuss a 600w inverter vs a 3000w. Turned on but with no appliances running a decent brand 3000w inverter would draw about 6amps. A 600w would be around the 1-3amps. So yes there is a difference in there stand by currents. - The Team at Accelerate Auto Electrics
Can I charge an electric vehicle on a 1500 watt inverter?
What would I need to run a 1400 watt jet wash for around an hour or a 1500 watt vacuum cleaner for about an hour
Yea, or a vaccum for about an hour
Unfortunately, we can't advise a size of inverter without knowing a lot more about the power system, vehicle and devices that will be used. We would suggest getting in touch with your local 12 volt specialists or auto electricians for further suggestions.
Sorry im total noob. I want to run a power supply 240v bench power supply from a forklift battery (solar charged) power supply input is 220v 50Hz±5Hz
Output voltage of the power supply will be 12v 1-3 amps
what inverter do i need?
Hi Dominic, it is difficult to offer recommendations without being able to inspect the full system in person. We would suggest getting it checked out by your local auto electrician or 12V specialist to ensure the system is appropriate for your purposes. Alternatively, you can contact out team for technical assistance on 1300 227 353.
I just purchased a 22 foot long motorhome, and am planning on building a solar generator using 4 12 volt Deep cycle marine batteries, and a 6000 watt power inverter, and will be using solar panels to charge the battery bank. The reason I am building such a large unit is because approx 90 to 95% of the time, I will not have any access at all to any kind of shore power hookup, and if my onboard generator decides to stop working, I want a set up big enough to be able to power the entire motorhome all at once. I want to be able to run my roof top a/c unit, and use either my convection microwave, or my hot air fryer at the same time, without having to turn off the a/c unit.
Thanks for the comment!
Off-grid power is great!
Hey! what type of Van is that!?!? Looks like a HiAce Toyota or similiar
Yep our work van is a Toyota Hiace.
Want to charge my Tesla model 3 long range I have six 100 amp battle born batteries and currently use 2000 watt inverter which gets me 6 miles of range per hour, How do I get more? Am charging thru an mppt controller and using 900 watt no shade
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately, we have not experimented with Teslas to be able to advise accurately.
If I have barrel band heater that pulls 750watts can I get away with running an 800watt inverter? The truck will stay running the whole time the inverter is running and has dual batteries… it’s a 6.7 ram cummins
Thanks for your comment! Hello Hugo, as long as you don't exceed the inverters specified AC output and you have a sufficient amount of battery power and/or the vehicle is running that should be fine.
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Accelerate Off-Grid Touring Team.
Hi, can you tell me how many watts I need to run a tyre machine?
Thanks for your comment!
Please provide more details about the specifications of the tire machine so we can provide you with the most accurate information.
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The Team at Accelerate off-Grid Touring
I want to run everything in my rv with solar. What size do I need. Geo pro 20fbs
Hi Ed, there are a lot of factors to consider when planning out your power system including the existing power system, space available, appliances you want to run and your budget. If you would like to discuss the specifics of your system, feel free to call us on 1300 227 353 or email info@amae.net.au.
I just bought a 1500 watt inverter. Would that work for my tv and play station and fridge. I drive 18 wheelers
hi chris, Thanks for your comment!
It depends on the individual item's wattage rating & if you are using them all at the same time you want to ensure that the 3 devices do not exceed your rated wattage in total. Generally speaking, a 1500w will cover these appliances but you will require a battery bank of a minimum of 200ah of ideal lithium to get a decent run time.
How big a power inverter do I need for my Jeep Wrangler to run an air compressor that needs 0.7A
Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately without seeing your system set we cannot advise accurately what would be best!