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Is it realistically possible to run a small 240 Volt microwave oven from a 12 Volt static inverter in a camper van? The leisure batttery is a 110Ahr capacity.

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    It might be just about possible, but a larger battery is needed for other than VERY brief use. A "600 watt microwave" generally means 600 watts into the food or about 1,200 watts from the supply. 1,200 watts from an inverter is about 120 amps input at 12 volts. A 110 amp hour battery can just about supply 120 amps but only for a very few minutes.

    Running the engine will help, as would a bigger battery.

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    It might be just about possible, but a larger battery is needed for other than VERY brief use. A "600 watt microwave" generally means 600 watts into the food or about 1,200 watts from the supply. 1,200 watts from an inverter is about 120 amps input at 12 volts. A 110 amp hour battery can just about supply 120 amps but only for a very few minutes.

    Running the engine will help, as would a bigger battery.

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