21, How do I determine a suitable load for appliances?
All of Meind Power Inverters are fitted with 1 approved Universal power socket. If many appliances to use, you can use a Extension cords, as long as the combined load (watts required) does not exceed the inverters continuous power rating (please refer to Recommended Watts of Inverters for more information).
Every appliance has a rating plate which shows users the amount of power (watts) required to run the appliance or the current (amps) drawn under normal use.
To work out which Meind power inverter you need to run your appliances, please use our Recommended Watts of Inverters for an approximate guide.
NOTE: Some appliances that use an electric motor or transformer may draw 4 to 6 times their rating when first turned on, known as inductive loads. These appliances are the most difficult for inverters to run.
If using these appliances with a power inverter, it can often be a matter of trial and error to see what size inverter they will require in order to run, but if you are in doubt always err on the side of a larger inverter.