Jody
Member
So how do I work this out.
Basically I have 12v Leisure battery and my current inverter is toast.
I want to be able to run....
Slow cooker when driving
Lap top (for a couple hours) when parked
12v TV when parked.
What is the calculation (once I've checked the power packs on each for ratings) for working out what size inverter I need. I figure the smaller (lower wattage) it is, the longer it will last off the battery but it's no good to me if it can't handle the slow cooker even when engine running.
Side note. Just before setting off on a 13 hour drive I prepped a chilli and stuck it in the slow cooker. 9 hours in I was able to stop for a lovely smelling warm chilli, and at my journeys end I was able to finish it. Thoroughly recommended.
Basically I have 12v Leisure battery and my current inverter is toast.
I want to be able to run....
Slow cooker when driving
Lap top (for a couple hours) when parked
12v TV when parked.
What is the calculation (once I've checked the power packs on each for ratings) for working out what size inverter I need. I figure the smaller (lower wattage) it is, the longer it will last off the battery but it's no good to me if it can't handle the slow cooker even when engine running.
Side note. Just before setting off on a 13 hour drive I prepped a chilli and stuck it in the slow cooker. 9 hours in I was able to stop for a lovely smelling warm chilli, and at my journeys end I was able to finish it. Thoroughly recommended.