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  1. DieselAddict

    Power Converter Question

    The way to know the difference is if you can pick it up without causing a hernia then it not a low frequency inverter! 😀
  2. DieselAddict

    Power Converter Question

    Starting an AC is pretty tough on an inverter. I'd say to try it but don't be surprised if it can't kick the AC off. If you have one of the inverter based ACs they are a totally different story. They ramp up slowly and don't put a heavy surge on the inverter. I bought one for the house to use...
  3. DieselAddict

    Power Converter Question

    I'd say that won't quite cut it. 55 amp @ 13v is just over 700w. Your 500w load will draw ~600w of input power to the inverter. In my opinion that doesn't leave enough overhead to maintain the battery or any other power loads on the vehicle. It won't be good to run the alternator at max output...
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