INVERTER INFORMATION
7
Getting Started
Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors
or tubes require an initial surge of power to get them up and
running. This power surge is referred to as the “starting load”
or “peak load”. (By comparison, electrical devices such as
standard light bulbs do not require a large starting load.) Once
the equipment or appliance has been powered up, it settles
down to a slower pace and requires far less electrical power to
operate. This lower power requirement is referred to as the
“continuous load.”
In order to ensure that the capacity of your Whistler inverter is
sufficient to meet the required start up load, you must first
determine the power consumption of the equipment or
appliance you plan to operate.
Power consumption is rated either in wattage or amperes, and
information regarding the required “watts” or “amps” generally
is stamped or printed on most appliances and equipment. If this
information is not indicated on the appliance or equipment, check
the owner’s manual. Contact the appliance or equipment
manufacturer to determine if the device you are using
(TV’s, battery charger, computer,etc.) is compatible with a
modified sine wave.
If the power consumption is rated in amps, multiply the number
of amps by 115 (AC voltage) to determine the comparable
wattage rating. Induction motors may require 2 to 6 times their
wattage rating to start up.
For further information on the fundamental operating
principles of Whistler inverters and related technical data, see
“Operating Principles”.
