What size inverter do I need?

The largest loads you plan on running will determine the size of inverter you will need. If you plan on running devices simultaneously, you will need to combine their individual wattages in order to work out what your maximum power draw will potentially be. It is also important to take into consideration that the power consumption listed in the specifications for most devices will be an average consumption, and that this number will not necessarily reflect how much power a device will draw at any given time. For example, some devices will alternate between drawing large amounts of power and drawing nothing at all as they cycle on and off. Other devices will require an initial surge of power in order to start up. All Enerdrive inverters come with surge output capabilities that allow them to briefly increase their output in order to compensate for devices with a high initial start up power consumption. For more information on continuous and surge power output ratings for Enerdrive inverters, click here.

To learn more about inverter sizing and specifications, check out our inverter video series here.