Can I run an electric waffle iron off a car battery?

Question

If we can plug a gamecube into a cigarette-lighter power adapter and run it without trouble, can we do the same with a waring pro waffle iron? i cannot find the amperage draw for either the gamecube or the waffle iron, but i can't believe that a simple waffle iron would draw that much power.

we're trying to be the hit of a scout campout next weekend. if they could plug an extension cord into the car, run it into the scout house and make waffles - it would make a sleet-filled overnight memorable.

thanks!

Answer 1

All you need is a power converter that converts 12 volt dc (car battery) to 120 volt AC (house electricity) and your cooking waffles....( might want to leave the car runnign while your cooking so you can crank the car when your done)...

Answer 2

Heating elements draw a LOT of power- far too much for a cheapo car adaptor.

Instead, why not try to find an old-fashioned 'heat it in the fire' waffle iron? Basic metal 'sandwich irons' are easier to find, and there are some cool things you can do with them, like home-made Pop Tarts.

Or some 'Surprise!' French toast- take Texas toast slices and cut a slit in the crust side to make a pocket inside the bread. Slip a big tablespoon of jam or other fillings into the slit and grill it up like normal.

Or some tricky meals- bacon and eggs in a paper sack, home-made donuts in a wok, bag-o-omelets...

Or pre-make the waffles, freeze them, and toast them at camp.

Answer 3

How many watts is your inverter? Normally anything that produces heat uses an amazing of power, more than a gamecube for sure. The gamecube probably uses 50-75 watts. I searched for waffle irons on the internet and they range from about 600-1800 watts. I think you're out of luck unless you have an expensive, high power inverter. Even if you got one, you would probably need an extra battery because it would drain pretty quick.