400 watts...what for?

[Bostonian1976]

Trying to figure out what I'd need 400W for in the power inverter....can someone tell me?

[VinRR]

Reference Table of Approximate Watts used by various devices:
# Stackable Washer/Dryer: 2500 Watts
# Electric Chain Saw: 1700 Watts
# Electric Circular Saw: 1600 Watts
# Full Sized Microwave Oven: 1400 Watts
# Chest Freezer: 1200 Watts
# Mini Microwaves: 1000 Watts
# 1/3 inch HP Submersible Pump: 920 Watts
# Reciprocating Saw: 720 Watts
# 1/2 inch Reversible Drill: 620 Watts
# Coffee Maker: 600 Watts
# Portable Vacuum: 525 Watts
# Electric Garden Tools: 475 Watts
# 10 Speed Blender: 450 Watts
# Orbital Sander: 400 Watts
# Home Stereo: 350 Watts
# 3/8 inch Variable Speed Drill: 320 Watts
# 20 inch TV/VCR Combo: 300 Watts
# 12 inch Three Speed Fan:200 Watts
# Computer/Printer/Fax: 150 Watts
# Quartz Halogen Spotlight: 100 Watts
# Mini Stereo/CD Player: 50 Watts
# Laptop Computer/8 inch TV: 38-45 Watts
# Cell Phone/Camcorder Charger: 10 Watts
# 14 Volt Cordless Drill Charger: 8 Watts

[Bostonian1976]

bah...so I can't run a stackable washer and dryer

that list was perfect...thank you!

[VinRR]

You are welcome. Keep in mind, almost every large dept store/auto store sells these things. You can get a 800watt continuous power for around $60....and then you could use it in any car you own.

[paulh]

I'm hoping to power a small air comp. to reinflate tires after the beach.PaulH

[JimmyHoops]

It's to make your tail gate parties more fun...Now you can run the pre-game show at your rig while you are running the BBQ....Cheeseburger anyone?

[gronch]

Stolen from http://www.dcacpowerinverters.com/inverterguide.htm#10

You can run a blender!!! Margaritas!

[VinRR]

There are several portable air compressors that plug into your 12v to inflate tires.

[paulh]

Been there ,done that, takes too long...Paul H

[VinRR]

PaulH, Maybe something like this... http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...10A&lpage=none