The most demanding are those that start under load, i.e. compres- sors and pumps. Since motor and television characteristics vary widely, only testing will determine if a specific load can be started and how long it can be run. There are no standards for "surge power" partly because this specification cannot be represented accurately by a simple number.
Though the 150W Inverter can provide power up to 175 watts on a momentary basis, experimentation is the only means of determining whether it can handle the surges needed to start a particular load.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The 150W Inverter will not operate most appliances designed to produce heat, such as hair dryers, coffee makers, irons, heaters, and toasters. The current draw of most of these exceeds 1000 watts, far beyond the capacity of this unit.
BATTERY OPERATING TIME
With a typical vehicle battery, a minimum operating time of 1 to 2 hours can be expected between recharging, depending on the current draw of the load being driven. We recommend that the operator start the vehicle every hour to recharge the battery system. This will pre- vent any unexpected shutdowns of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle engine.
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