Mircrowave anyone?

blue dragon · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm **Posts:** 792

Any of you guys with a cuddy or bowrider run a small microwave off your inverter?

rpengr · **Posted:** Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:30 pm

Bowrider, H240:
I bought a cheap 700 watt microwave for $25 (after rebate, from Brandsmart USA). Runs off my 1000 watt inverter from Overtons. I haven't decided if I will mount it anywhere or just carry it loose.

ric · **Posted:** Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:48 pm

I honestly can't think of any reason to have one on the boat. Maybe if you lived aboard and wanted to zap some Hungry Man dinners. I heat water with a 12v water boiler that truck drivers use ($15), that works amazing. If you want popcorn, stovetop popcorn is still easy found just throw it on the grill. I carry a few.

I have a 1000w pure sine on 240 amp hours worth of batteries for the A/C, i could run practically anything if needed.

blue dragon · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm **Posts:** 792

My kids like hot chocolate after boating in the evenings. I have a pure sine 1000W Zantrex inverter mounted, I think I will pick up an 800W Walmart (shudder) microwave and just keep it onboard for those occassions

ric · **Posted:** Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:24 pm

Microwave for hot water?? That's a waste!

http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-12V-Hot-P ... ter+heater

Paul I. · **Posted:** Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:07 pm

Read the specs on the 700 watt microwave. The 700 watts is its output, not what it is pulling. I am sure its in the 900 watt range, which is a lot od D.C. power. At 900 watts a group 24 battery is likely to run for 5 min. or less. Your cables at 5 feet (battery to inverter) will be in the 1 gauge range too. You must do the math and fuse this right at the battery.

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