I am working away for a few weeks and would like to take my Nespresso machine with me. It draws 1200 watts (assumed from label and to be check with meter) for 2.5 minutes. Will be used 3 times per day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.
My camper is fitted with an 800watt Phoenix
The spec suggests that the inverter will handle 130% load for 30mins, I assume at 12v.
So, my calculations
Max load @ 12v: 66.6 amps - drawing, at 90% efficiency, 74 amps
130% load @ 12v: 86.6 amps - drawing, at 90% efficiency, 96.25 amps
Engine running = 14.4v
So max load is actually 960 watts
Allowing a 130% load of 1,248 watts for up to 30 minutes.
Opinions on this setup please. Are the safety features sufficient to prevent damage regardless of what we think?
Cheers
Side note in case its bothering anyone, the cables used are more than sufficient, as is the alternator, ambient temps 20c and leisure battery sufficient C rating.
