Power inverter

[Rob Rockcrawler]

I just picked up a power inverter for my truck to power a coffee maker. I have never used one before. Having a new battery how often do i need to start my truck when using it. Its 100 watt i believe. I think i will also be using it to power an aerator for my eel bucket. Thanks for any help.

[tattoobob]

A coffee maker draws alot of amps I would run the truck while the coffee is being made,

[striperman36]

Depends on your amp draw.

[JohnnyD]

I would guess that just about any coffee maker is going to blow the fuse on that inverter.

Make sure to check your coffee maker's power draw before plugging it in.

[Rob Rockcrawler]

Thanks for the heads up about the fuse.

[striperman36]

I have one for my truck, I can run my sawzall with it. I normally run the diesel every 15 min for 5 min and I am fine, I probably could do less engine.

[tattoobob]

I just tried mine and it blew up the AERO BED and deflated it with no problem I am going to set up a small coffee maker tomorrow and test it out.

I have a Radio Shack 150 Watt, I guess the new models come with a USB port for charging you iPod/iPhone

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by striperman36

I have one for my truck, I can run my sawzall with it. I normally run the diesel every 15 min for 5 min and I am fine, I probably could do less engine.

Is your converter the type you plug into a lighter socket or connect straight to the battery?

[striperman36]

Battery direct. I'd melt the lighter thing.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by striperman36

Battery direct. I'd melt the lighter thing.

That's what I figured. Gotta be damn handy though.

[Saltheart]

I wonder why my correction of the typo won't stay. I do the correction then I hit save and it comes back the same way with the error???

[ivanputski]

I have been running a coffee maker in my truck while fishing for 2 years, and for my eels while driving... no worries. Its a small inverter too. But my coffee maker is a small 1-cup deal. Such a great move!!!

[2na]

I have a 1000 watt that I ran into the bed of my truck and have it mounted next to the tail. I had a 2nd line run off of the alternator to the bed, and I have a 2nd battery under my bunk. You need to have the electrical counterpart of a backflow preventer installed in the line so that if you use too much juice it will not take it from the primary battery that starts the rig. I have run a coffeemaker, a blender, a dremel for taking off barbs and more.

If you are running the inverter for a prolonged period and are directly hooked to the battery, I would recommend running the rig while you are using it when you are using something that has a heavy draw (such as a blender or coffeemaker) but light draws (like a light bulb or a dremel) you shouldn't have a problem unless you are using them for a long time, and even then, just starting the rig every 30-45 minutes and letting it run for a few minutes should keep you safe.