Reply #12: 2kw inverters go from $150 to $600 for the deluxe [View All]

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heavy duty Tripplite model.

The one I have was about $180 and it works fairly well. Always good to post the list of typical appliances and their draw. Also, a lot of devices that have electric motors draw significantly more power when first starting than when in continuous operation. Always be aware of that and try to sequence the start of something like a desk side computer with more than one or two disk drives... try to power off the TV and the fridge if you think it's going to be too much for either the power source or the inverter... after the computer or whatever is running, you can power the TV and the fridge back on. Remember that the compressor unit on the fridge also has a startup draw as well, you can usually find how much energy it takes when starting up by reading the detailed spec sheet that came with the appliance.