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What size inverter should I buy? (and Formula to convert Amps to Watts)

We carry many different sizes, and several brands of power inverters. See our Inverters Page for specifications on each of our models.

Short Answer: The size you choose depends on the watts (or amps) of what you want to run (find the power consumption by referring to the specification plate on the appliance or tool). We recommend you buy a larger model than you think you'll need (at least 10% to 20% more than your largest load).

Inverter Guide



Inverter Type

Voltage

400W

1000W

2000W

3000W

5000W

12 Inch color Television 16 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
Video games console 20 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
Satellite TV receiver 30 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
CD or DVD player 30 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
HiFi stereo 4-head VCR 40 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
Guitar amplifier (at average volume ) 40 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
Stereo system (at average volume) 55 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
CD changer / mini system 60 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
GE 9 Inch color TV/radio/cassette 65 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
13 Inch color TV 72 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
19 Inch color TV 80 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
20 Inch TV/VCR combo 110 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
27 Inch color TV 170 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
Stereo amplifier 250 Watts check icon check icon check icon check icon check icon
Home theater system 400 Watts   check icon check icon check icon check icon
Power Drill 400 Watts   check icon check icon check icon check icon
Small Coffee Machine 600 Watts   check icon check icon check icon check icon
Small Microwave Oven 800 Watts   check icon check icon check icon check icon
Toaster 1000 Watts   check icon check icon check icon check icon
Full Size Microwave Oven 1500 Watts     check icon check icon check icon
Hair Dryer & Washing Machine 2500 Watts         check icon
Air Conditioner 16000 BTU 2500 Watts         check icon
Air Compressor 1.5HP 2800 Watts         check icon
Heavy duty power tools 2800 Watts         check icon

 

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