When we think of high powered appliances, the fridge and AC quickly come to mind. But hair dryers use a lot of electricity too, which is why a lot of people ask, what inverter size do I need to run a hair dryer? The average hair dryer uses 1500 to 1800 watts at the highest […]
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For many off grid homes and RVers, a microwave is a must. It makes cooking and food preparation easy, but you have to make sure the inverter is the proper size. So is 1200 watts enough or do you need more? A 1200W inverter can run a 600W microwave as it needs 1200 watts to
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Batteries are available in different sizes and types, so when someone asks how long a deep cycle battery can run a TV, we have to know the battery volt and amps and how much power the TV consumes. A 150ah 12V deep cycle battery can run a 40 inch LED TV for 35 hours and
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12V refrigerators and freezers are a nice alternative to a standard fridge. For camping or living in an RV, it is a practical and cost effective alternative. But how many solar panels will you need, and what sizes? A 12V fridge draws 1 to 5 amps an hour. A 100W solar panel is enough to
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Knowing how many amps a water heater uses is important if you want to be energy efficient. This guide focuses on electric water heaters as they are the most commonly used in homes, though the formulas can also apply to other types and designs. A 4000 watt water heater running at 120V draws about 33.3
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Running a refrigerator off a solar inverter requires a lot of power. One of the more common questions being asked is, is a 1000 watt inverter enough to run a fridge? Or is a more powerful inverter required? That is what we will explain in this guide. A 1000 watt inverter usually has a 2000
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