I am looking for an inverter that I can use for construction type work. it would require short heavy draws of power for tool startup. Can this handle that type of environment?
1397636
Depends on the tool. It handled my microwave which drew about 1200 watts at start up with no problem. As with any inverter proper connections are critical
462129
I've used mine on job sites but you need a dedicated 29 Amp circuit for it.If your converting power and need an inverter I'd try to find a compressor that dies not draw so many amps cayse it will take quite a bit of start up amps from your power source
833522
I'm a little confused by your question. The page you posted a question on is for a sunforce 1000 W inverter, yet you seem to be asking about a Tiger Claw 1500W inverter. Your question went to owners of the sunforce 1000W inverter, of which mine performed excellent. I used it 12 hours a day for a year then 24 hours a day for another year. Even though it is rated for 1000W it would put out well over, running my vacuum at 1100W and even my air compressor at 1400W. It finally died on year 3.
334435
I don't know of anyone who has run this chain saw from an inverter, but it is possible since inverter like circuits run servo motors bigger than the motor in this saw. However, 15 amps at 120 volts is more than 150 amps at 12 volts - can the battery/alternator handle it? I doubt it. A separate gas or propane powered generator would be a better bet and probably cheaper as well.
604388
When you say you have an electric impact wrench needing 7 amps, is that 7 amps at 120V? If so (as I'm assuming) then the inverter in this will NOT work because it is rated for 200 watts continuous (~2 amps max). I doubt any power-pack like this will be able to handle that load, so to run such off a battery/inverter system will require you to put together a 1000 watt inverter and car-size battery (I'd get one rated at least 60 amp-hour if you'll be pulling ~60 amps at 12V which is the same as 6 amps at 120V). If it just needed 7 amps at 12V, this battery could run such for over an hour, but that sounds unrealistic for such a tool.
1351238
The Power Bright PW1100-12 1100 Watt Power Inverter can handle the 6.5 amp draw you provided when using with a proper sized battery which can handle the load.
674537
As Long as you got a battery bank , I say give it a shot, because the inverter will trip if it cant manage the load and all you have to do is re-set
313387
For a battery of this size, I'd not go over 240 watt inverter. Actually, you can use any inverter (I got a 400 watt unit that came with a lighter plug as well as other wires), but I'd not connect up a load greater than that ~240 watts. I have at least 2 reasons. First, the lighter outlet that you'll likely want to use is for sure intended for under 20 amps (and maybe fused for only 10 amps). Secondly, the battery is likely rated "18 amp-hour" hinting it can give you 18 amps for 1 hour, or 9 amps for 2 hours, etc. For something needing just 1 amp at 120V the inverter will pull 10 amps at 12V from the battery making it last under 2 hours (or under 1 hour for 2 amps at 120V). I recommend against pulling power faster than it's rating (~20 amps) since I've seen statements in manuals like "Don't crank a car for even 5 seconds because the battery will overheat internally" and I think you're pushing your luck to expect more than that continuously.
172599
Check to see what the peak start up surg of your mower is. Sounds like it may be pretty high if your normal running watts are 1400. It should run as long as you don't exceed the surg capabilities of inverter. Also be sure you have the heavy enough cables on inverter side to carry the amps needed to support that type of load.
2076505
Check the watt rating on the A/C but I doubt it. It wouldn't even start the 120V blower motor on my home furnace. It did run a full size vacuum cleaner and a drill press with no problem. The thing to keep in mind is whether the inverter can handle the surge (appliances with motors draw more power at startup).
1193520
I would say yes, 2,a 24volt system would be enought.Be sure your inverter will cary thecompressor starting currant ,typically 3 times running amps. and a pure sinewave type.Get a GOOD battery charger-6 amps. or more. Vmax has a good matching charger
434894
I purchased this to run a heavy duty power inverter from battery, and am pleased with the product. It should be able to operate your compressor (max current 15A for both this and the compressor).
923104
No. It is a good inverter though. Some inexpensive inverters will use a lot of energy even if they have no load on them. This one doesn't. Very important when running something that cycles on and off like a refrigerator.
1498270
According to the specs, yes, it should. It might be my specific inverter, but I've had it shut down with just a 3/8ths-inch power drill. It doesn't pull any more than a couple hundred watts at start-up. This doesn't happen every time though. You might be fine, but a little more money for a larger one might save you some aggravation.
764332
You can hook it to whatever is ground where you're working. In some cases this may help but I've never found this need. If what you want is protection for you or your gear, I would recommend putting a ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) on the output. Some inverters have them built in but I don't think this one does. You can buy them separately or built into an extension cord.
711089
This brand has no inverter. Others like the Schumacher XP2260, Wagan Powerdome EX, and Duracell 600 have such. Of course I hope you realize that although it looks just like a house outlet, you'll only be able to run little things like a lap-top, cell phone chargers, or a few lights (not things like power tools, coffee makers, or heaters that need 500+ watts).
1947250
I have not tried loading the inverter at its full 600W, but have connected one intended for 12V panels (I think expecting 10 to 30 volts) to a 24 volt system battery... which ran it very fast and hot, but it complained and shut down when the voltage got too much for it, cooling off and ran again. Unless you do have cold and very sunny conditions, the peak loading is never for very long, and I have never had the full output from them. I'm surprised to see other reviewers with bad experiences. I would believe the protection circuits they use.