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Leisure Vehicle.

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.

Z.

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  • It really depends on what else you want to run at the same time, and how frequently you expect to have to charge the battery.

    There are two key issues to consider.

    First, storage capacity

    The battery capacity (when new) is 1.3 kWh.

    On average, this equates to 750 kWh over the life of the battery (for lead-acid types).

    Which means it could (theoretically, with some losses taken into account) run a 600 W microwave oven for roughly 1 hour, on average, over its lifespan (more when new, slightly less when older).

    So, with few other loads, thinking about "ready meals" ... perhaps 6 to 12 runs of a 600 W microwave for 5 minutes a time before the battery needs charging.

    Second, drive current and voltage drop

    To run a 600 W microwave oven, the output current of the battery will be 40-60 A (depending on inverter losses).

    This should be within the capability of most leisure batteries, but again it depends if (and what) other loads you want to run at the same time.

    There are some other options out there, including using solar panels on the roof of the vehicle ... and also deviating from a standard leisure battery, especially if it's not a 'tight budget' consideration. For example: https://www.claytonpower.com/

  • Thanks Graham.

    Z.

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