Mydexta
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- Dundee/angus
Toying with the idea of getting an inverter fitted in my lorry for running a kettle and microwave. Does anyone know what size I would need and a decent place to get one???
Inverter
- Thread starter Mydexta
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- 200 miles N,NW of New York
if yer wana run a kettle you will need 3kw at least, thats a big inverter and wont last long with a kettle as the power draw is alot,
best stick to a 24v kettle or take a flask of hot water
- Location
- Acton Scott, South Shropshire
I have a 1KW one that I take with most anywhere along with a set of jump leads - only any good for a 4" angle grinder of for charging the batteries for the cordless drills but has been a godsend on fencing jobs
multi power
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- pembrokeshire
i know of somebody who has an inverter in his van n runs all kind of stuff off it, including welder, think its 6kw
Pheasant Surprise
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- Woodbridge, Suffolk
500A current draw @12V
must have a heck of lot of batteries in there and one mutha alternator to keep it all going.
multi power
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- pembrokeshire
500A current draw @12V
2x12 volt batteries n as far as i know just standard transit alternator
exmoor dave
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- exmoor, uk
local chap has similar set up, 2x batteries and 2x alternators in a transit, don't think he runs a welder off it thou.
Pheasant Surprise
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- Woodbridge, Suffolk
Inverters are fine for intermittent use, but for extended use in vehicles, I'd really be looking to beef up the batteries and alternator as you will simply drain the battery(ies) in no time.
There is less than 0.5v difference between a battery which will start the engine and one which won't even click the starter solenoid.
Really high current draw devices - anything with an element or producing an arc - I would in preference run directly using an engine or generator.
There is less than 0.5v difference between a battery which will start the engine and one which won't even click the starter solenoid.
Really high current draw devices - anything with an element or producing an arc - I would in preference run directly using an engine or generator.
cps
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- Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
I Have the same thing in mine! 6000w Ring inverter, runs every thing i need, 100l compressor, inverter welder (although not for very long) 9" grinder all day long! wouldn't be with out it now!
Daniel
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- Mildenhall, Suffolk
cps
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- Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
I have two batteries and a split charging set up! the second battery is the biggest truck battery i could get, (not sure of the No.) it charges as your driving and holds a great charge can start the compressor about 10 -12 times without starting the van, the slit charge also insures the vans own battery never goes any lower than what will start the van.
Aiden
Exfarmer
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- Bury St Edmunds
Plenty of kettles for sale which pull far less than this. Think you can get 12 volt ones too
Would expect 12 volt microwaves are out there too
Mursal
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Second battery would be a good idea with a a split charging circuit as @cps has. Always able to start the engine with the original battery. You can charge the second battery using a relay, the contacts of the relay only close, connecting the batteries together for charging, when the charging light goes out. As soon as you stop the engine the second battery is disconnected from the rest of the circuit, original battery. Just connect the inverter to the second battery, but it wont last long, without starting the engine.
I like your priorities Kettle and Microwave ..............
Get as small a kettle as you can (in Watts) and the smallest Microwave (again in watts)
I like your priorities Kettle and Microwave ..............
Get as small a kettle as you can (in Watts) and the smallest Microwave (again in watts)