inverters
 

volts X amps = watts
I get alot of questions on how big an inverter you need for a peticular item so I thought I would give all of you a guide.
Example a 3/8 drill requires about 3 amps. Multiply 3 amps X 120 volts= 360 watts. This is the minimum inverter (360 watts) that one should purchase to use this item.
Item.......................................Typical watts
1200 watt heat gun...................1200 watts
soldering gun............................400 watts
DVD player................................120 watts
13" color TV..............................150 watts
19" color TV..............................180 watts
Mini refridge...............................450 watts
toaster oven..............................1100 watts
microwave oven..........................1200 watts
blender .....................................400 watts
notebook computer......................120 watts
10 gallon wet dry vacuum..............1000 watts
coffee maker...............................1200 watts
chargers for laptop,cellphone,camcorder,7.2 volt drill ......30 watts
jigsaw........................................500 watts
1/2" reversible drill........................800 watts

This is just a guide! You need to know the current draw in amps to be certain that you have a large enough inverter.