In RVs and off grid homes, the inverter is connected to the battery bank and uses it power AC appliances and devices. Even in a grid tied setup, you may want to use batteries as a backup power source. So how many should you get? A 100ah battery can run a 1000 watt inverter at […]
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Power tools need well, a lot of power. So it should not come as a surprise that you must have a good sized inverter to run these. While some suggest using a generator for power tools, an inverter will work fine if it has enough power, and that is what we will show here. A
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A space heater requires a lot of power, which is why they are often used on an AC load. However an inverter with sufficient power can run it. Under this configuration the heater runtime will be determined by the inverter capacity and other factors. A 2000 watt inverter can power a 1500 watt heater, but
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If you have an off grid solar system set up, it is crucial that the well pump is properly configured. If you decide to go with an AC well pump, the inverter must be the appropriate size to run the motor. But how many watts do you really need? A 4000 watt inverter is enough
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Looking online for what inverter size to run freezers can be frustrating because most provide information about refrigerators. If you want to only run a chest freezer for instance, you can do so with a smaller inverter than what you would need for a typical refrigerator. A 15 cubic foot chest freezer needs at least
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The energy efficiency of TVs have improved significantly, and it is no longer a problem to use them on solar panels. But solar panels are not enough as you also need an inverter to run it with your other appliances, but what is the right size? A 350W inverter can run a TV for 9
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