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Hello Col T,if you are wanting to run a micro wave oven you will need at least a 1500 watt pure sine wave inverter .You will need to make sure you have the battery capacity to run the inverter..More information is required about what you are wanting to do ... ie  is the inverter  being used for ,running a tv and computer,toaster,elec. frypan, micro wave, etc and how many hours each day you are using the items.We bought our inverter from SELLING-FACTORY-DIRECT on evil bay 4 years ago,it has been an excellent performer. cheers Peter



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Hello, I hope this is the right forum for my question.  Does anyone have any ideas on what the best (or good for price) 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter is please?  There are so many that look like they have the same specs - its very confusing for the novice.  We are about to embark on our first trip in our 24ft van.  Thanks, Colleen



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Hi Colleen, welcome, enjoy here and out in the playground.

I would only suggest that you make sure the Inverter is big enough to cope with the appliances you expect to be using and you have sufficient Solar Panels etc to keep up supply. Make sure you don't stray from a Pure Sine Wave inverter though. Much safer and worth the extra outlay.

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Col T


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Thanks so much Dougwe



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Hi Col T

I am not on the road again (YET).... but I have been on remote solar power for over a decade where I live.

If you can afford it, buy 'locally' made (eg Latronics) so that problems are unlikely due to quality of manufacturing and will be fixed with minimal fuss (I've never had one fault with my household inverter BTW, despite 24/7 use for all this time).

Also, (+1 Dougwe) please make sure you have worked out your 'need' by looking at the total power you will require at any given time (this may be as much about 'peak' requirements as what it states on the back of the appliance BTW,  as some electrical items with motors need up to 6 times the stated wattage/load to start).  Then compare this with the ratings of your inverter choice. 1000w pure sine wave inverter sounds quite adequate and 'appropriate' to me....as long as its 'peak rating' is beyond the threshold required. If you've done the math and know what you want...please consider (also) posting this thread in Techies Corner on this forum...that way it most likely will be given much consideration by those that can provide quality info etc.



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Thanks EllenajoeL for your help.  I will endeavour to find 'techies' forum on the web page and post there.  Kind regards C



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http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/f474857/techies-corner/

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Welcome Col T. Hope you find all the advice you want on this forum. It's a very friendly one with quick responses. Sorry we can't help on this one.

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