Xantrex inverters can be used to run RV appliances and
accessories, large boat/cruiser appliances and accessories, as well as
provide back-up power to operate freezers, power tools (circular saws,
etc.), shop tools, battery chargers, TV's, microwaves, refrigerators,
large sound systems, sump pumps, work lights, etc. where utility
company power is temporarily lost or where there is no utility power
available at all.
The first step in selecting what size inverter you need is to
determine what you want to operate. You need to include all
items (lights, TV’s, refrigerators, radios, power tools, etc.).
Different appliances consume different amounts of power (watts) and
this consumption figure is usually stamped on the appliance. For
example if you wish to operate two 75 watt light bulbs, you will be
consuming 150 watts. If you wish to operate a TV and run your
refrigerator at the same time, refrigerators consume 500 to 900 watts
depending on their size. Also, TV’s consume an average of 75 to
200 watts depending on their size. Let’s say your refrigerator
consumes 650 watts and your TV consumes 125 watts. Your total
power consumption is the sum of the lights, refrigerator, and TV or a
total 925 watts. Therefore, you will need at least a 1000
watt inverter. Actually, you might want to purchase a 1500 or
2000 watt inverter. This gives you the ability to run additional
appliances, power tools, coffee makers, etc. Note: some
appliance manufacturers provide the amount of energy their appliance
consumes in amperes instead of watts. In this case, you can
simply determine the amount of watts by multiplying the number of
amperes by 120. For example, if your refrigerator manufacturer
shows the average power consumption to be 5 amperes, multiplying
that by 120 gives you 600 watts as the average energy consumption for
your refrigerator.
Check
out our inverter selection chart:
Check our products below for the correct size to fit your
requirements. Match your total watts requirements to the charts below
to properly locate your inverter. Please click on the model number of
interest to get detailed information on each inverter.
If you need help determining the correct
inverter for your application, e-mail us at
csr@eproductstogo.com
or call our toll free number at
866-330-5414
and we will help find your inverter requirement.
If you would like to phone your order in,
please call our toll free number at 866-330-5414.
