Folks.
My new ride doesn't have any mains power, and as winter is on it's way I'd like to get a microwave installed.
What size inverter would I need, input being 24 volts, to power a low wattage 700w microwave? I have a 2kw inverter at home which I had in a previous wagon and that was quite happy with either my kettle or my toaster, both 700 watts, but don't microwaves have a greater surge when they switch on? .
I've always been led to believe that an inverter should be at least twice the rating of the appliance, so am I safe with my 2kw? If I need a bigger one it's not a problem, but I'd rather use the one I have if possible. (And FWIW, it will be installed by the garage chaps and wired properly with a mega fuse.)
TIA as ever.
My new ride doesn't have any mains power, and as winter is on it's way I'd like to get a microwave installed.
What size inverter would I need, input being 24 volts, to power a low wattage 700w microwave? I have a 2kw inverter at home which I had in a previous wagon and that was quite happy with either my kettle or my toaster, both 700 watts, but don't microwaves have a greater surge when they switch on? .
I've always been led to believe that an inverter should be at least twice the rating of the appliance, so am I safe with my 2kw? If I need a bigger one it's not a problem, but I'd rather use the one I have if possible. (And FWIW, it will be installed by the garage chaps and wired properly with a mega fuse.)
TIA as ever.