How much should an inverter handle?

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  1. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    That would be correct, that is the operating draw.
    Start up, when you first turn it on can be 50 percent more. So you could see up to 1400 watts, this is only a short time.
     
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    Dividing watts by volts should give you amps.