SELECTING THE RIGHT POWER INVERTER
It is important to use only the products that draw less power than the rating of the power inverter. Using products that exceed the power rating may either cause the protection circuitry of the power inverter to shut down or the fuse to blow.
Important: The smaller power inverters may not operate some appliances designed to produce heat such as hair dryers, heaters, toasters and coffee makers. User should always check the power rating before using these kinds of products to be sure they do not exceed the power capability of the inverter.
HOW TO CALCULATE USAGE: Most products have a wattage rating on them. Others may be marked with the current draw, such as .9 amps. To convert the current to watts, multiply the current by 115. (Example .9 amps x 115=104 watts)
POWER INVERTER SELECTION CHART
TYPICAL APPLIANCE |
APPROX. CURRENT DRAW |
Cellular Phone Charger |
20 Watts |
Camcorder |
30 Watts |
Nintendo Gamecube |
39 Watts |
VCR/DVD |
45 Watts |
Soldering Iron |
45 Watts |
Nintendo Wii |
53 Watts |
Laptop Computer |
70 Watts |
Sony Playstation 2 |
79 Watts |
19" TV |
95 Watts |
100-Watt Working Light |
100 Watts |
Small Stereo System |
120 Watts |
3/8" Drill |
500 Watts |
Toaster/Toaster Oven |
850 Watts |
Small Microwave Oven |
1,100 Watts |
Hair Dryer |
1,200 Watts |
BATTERY LIFE - Important: The power inverter can draw lots of amps from a vehicle’s battery. User should operate their vehicle occasionally to maintain the charge in the battery.
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