Date:         Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:01:40 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing a 1000W converter
Comments: To: Michael Elliott <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <44A025EF.5080409@gmail.com>
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Bah. You're camping. No need for so much electrical stuff!

Actually, most stuff I use has it's own batteries (laptop computer,
vacuums, cell phones, etc.) I have a Honda Generator (nice quiet
unit) that I can power up to recharge if need be, though most
campgrounds have electrical hook ups anyway.



On Jun 26, 2006, at 2:22 PM, Michael Elliott wrote:

Dennis, you are right. But there are still times where a larger inverter
can be useful. I use a 1000W inverter because my coffee bean grinder
pulls a hefty bit of current when it is first started. Smaller inverters
go into Protect if I try to use them. I only run the grinder about 20
seconds, and it consumes 130W, or about 10A on the 12-volt side, during
operation. That's 0.06 A-H.