inverter to run a robinair recycling machine 34134z

[fernandogendorf]

Hello, I have a refrigerant recycling machine in my work van and don't want to run an extension cord from a customers house to the machine in my van, what size inverter do I need to run the recycling machine safely?

 

[James]

look on the rating plate of the machine for its power rating in Watts (w) or (va)
take that figure and multiply by 3 and you will have a suitable sized inverter.

to be safe, if there are any delicate electronics in this machine, a pure sinewave inverter would be my recommended option.

i.e. if the rating is 450w then an inverter over 1350w should be suitable

 

[fernandogendorf]

look on the rating plate of the machine for its power rating in Watts (w) or (va)
take that figure and multiply by 3 and you will have a suitable sized inverter.

to be safe, if there are any delicate electronics in this machine, a pure sinewave inverter would be my recommended option.

i.e. if the rating is 450w then an inverter over 1350w should be suitable

Thank you so much for that info, will I be able to run the machine for an hour, should I have an extra battery hooked up?

 

[Strima]

Thank you so much for that info, will I be able to run the machine for an hour, should I have an extra battery hooked up?

I wouldn't run it from your vehicle battery as it will probably drain it quite quickly. You might get away with a leisure battery connected up to a dual charging system.

What is the current draw of the machine? How many times a day will you be using it? Is a portable generator an option?

 

[James]

Run time depends on the power rating of the machine, not the inverter.
Until we know the power usage, we can’t estimate run time on battery charge.