It states that this unit has 4800 watts surge power and runs at 2000 watts. I have a small microwave that runs at 1300 watts. Does anyone know if this
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A microwave isn't a motor load so I don't see an issue. Motors are where inrush current is critical. Make sure to connect both red and both black leads. You will need all the inverter has to offer though.
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I have not done this but there are youtubes about running microwave ovens with power inverters. A microwave, according to the youtube data, does not have a high startup power requirement. I believe it should run the microwave, but you will need a good bit of battery power to do it. Another issue is that the microwave will probably need more time to do the same heating job due to the modified sine wave. Check out the youtube by Knurlgnar24. He demonstrates a microwave oven on an inverter. Hope this helps.
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Should handle it easily. This inverter was good on power, but mine failed after a few months with no load attached at the time.
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I don't know how many watts it uses, but I know it does not blow a circuit when other electrical appliances are being used. I would say, it uses as much as a crockpot.
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I honestly don't know. I gifted mine to a friend and stepped up to a Kitchen Aid. I presume not many watts but their own website does not disclose. Good luck!
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You have to be careful and check the power of you microwave. 2 minutes if for 750W microwave (not sure if exact but it's cose). Our microwave is a 1200W and 2 minutes would be way too much time.
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I am not sure this would be a good unit for that high wattage usage. This unit is aimed more at the electronics industry.
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It plugs into a regular 120v receptical. Max power used is 1300 Watts. That means maximum amps used is under 11 amps. Circuit breakers are usually 15 amps, so don't use on the same line and time with a microwave.
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My microwave is also 1100 watts. I add a good inch of water to any pasta and cook at 90% power for the time on the box. Then check and most likely add another minute or two for al dente. Recently I cooked 12oz. ziti this way and it worked fine.
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That a good question! I finally gave up. I tried 3, 3.30, 4 and it burned at 4. I hate the thing and think it was a waste of my money. My microwave is 1100 watts. I never got it to turn out right.
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I'm using it on a wall mounted that's rated at 1,480 watts. I believe this model is only rated for 1600 watts. Check Intermatic's website for another model with a higher rating. It may be discontinued so you'll have to find a used one like i did. Hope that helps.
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We remodeled a 1970's kitchen a couple of years ago so we have the microwave on a regular 15 amp breaker with its own GFI plug. I do occasionally plug in a small countertop appliance like a toaster or can opener into that same plug and can run the microwave at the same time without tripping the breaker. Hope that helps.
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Maximum wattage with 110v is 1800. My 3000W will literally heat water at least 3 times faster than a 1500W microwave. Most of the time I never use more than 1200W and when I do not even to 1800W. I am absolutely delighted with the unit that I have, although not perfect, the shortcomings are quite minor.
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This happened to me when I got a new high-powered microwave. What I ended up doing was experimenting with the power levels. What has worked for me now is setting my power to 5, and then popping for 3:30. Works like a charm now, but a bit of a pain unfortunately.
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I have not experienced any issues with the power of this unit. It heats up quickly and smokes the food in a timely manner. You really only need more wattage with a larger box.
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My microwave is 900 watts and instructions are for 1000 watts what power label may use it? 70% 80? Please help I am very confused. Thanks.
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I do believe it is total output regardless of the plug. It's not like a stereo system where the manufacturers try to baffle you with geewhiz numbers that don't mean anything. So, yes, I believe you could plug in a 1kw microwave as long as nothing else is running.
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1200 watts is what I thought, but reading other answers, I must be wrong & that would account for why it takes 30 seconds longer than our last microwave to cook popcorn.
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It powers my griddle which I believe is 1800 watts. The control appears to be rated at 1650 watts. I have had no problems with it and I have used it extensively.