Was wanting to pick up something that my hubby can use out on the job site to run a small microwave from the truck. The microwave is 120v 60Mhz What do I need to get for him to be able to do that? And would it just get plugged into the lighter plug or should I get a battery for it to hook to? I would love for my hubby to be able to have a hot meal at lunch when it's cold out.
2006-10-20 06:10:22 · 8 answers · asked by fiestyredhead 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
how do I find watts ? It's not listed on it anywhere.
2006-10-20 06:28:48 · update #1
a 750 watt inverter should have plenty of power. instead of a lighter plug they use alligator clips that connect to the truck's battery.
2006-10-20 06:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very practical. Microwave have a relatively high power draw, so it would require a high current inverter, and would be a tremendous draw on the vehicle's battery. Look on the back of the micro and check the wattage draw. You'll need a converter or generator at least twice that size to work effectively.
2006-10-20 06:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Home Depot generator looks great... Would work great for heating lunch!
For the power levels you are considering an inverter could work, but would be a tremendous load on the truck electrical system. A small generator could be used for other things on the job site if needed as well.
A small portable generator would also be useful at home during power outages or while camping.
Don't waste your money on the cheap Chinese built generators. (See following response)
I have more generator information on my web page.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html
2006-10-20 08:39:53 · answer #3 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the #11, # 22, and the #44 wire comming off the stator to the case. To see if the stator is shorting to ground. Also check continuity from wire #11 to #22, and from #22 to #44 there should be good continuity between these combinations of connections. If this doesn't help, contact me. (one more thing to try) PS; Smacking the generator with a hammer *WILL* damage the permanent magnets inside.
2016-05-22 05:19:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that the generator wattage (continuous watts not peak) exceeds the wattage of the microwave.
as for an inverter you will have to make sure the inverter is capable of handling the wattage as well.
this microwave is pretty important I guess. hummm.
2006-10-20 06:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by Bistro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get him something like this, and it could be used if you lose power at the house as well....
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=100350853&cm_mmc=shop_comp-_-yahoo-_-25-_-100350853&srccode=cii_1038957&cpncode=09-17733439-2
He would owe you bigtime, get him hum Bolero while he's down south in bush country!!
Good Luck
2006-10-20 06:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to know the wattage of what your going to power.
2006-10-20 06:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by stucknthird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2000 watt generator delivered for $185.00. http://www.legioncontrols.com/2000wbtg.html
2006-10-22 03:00:24 · answer #8 · answered by clamchop 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋