inverter size

[jwhite]

I bought a 1100 watt inverter on ebay, it worked fine for a couple years but now has quit working so I need another.
I am wondering if I should buy a smaller size for less money maybe from lowes ? if it's only going to last only a couple years?
I only use it for my TV or small fan while I watch a movie, I may charge a phone or tablet but I don't use it for anything large.
I have 2 golf cart batteries that I use.

[Shadow Catcher]

Sizing an inverter larger than you need wastes power. We have a Morningstar Suresine 300W inverter (surge to 600 for 15 min) no moving parts and 5 year warranty.

[MtnDon]

The Suresine is a superb inverter!!! The internal losses are extremely low. The pure sine wave is also kinder to electronics, long term.

[Rainier70]

ShadowCatcher, what all do you generally run off of your inverter? And why did you choose the SureSine rather than a less expensive inverter?

[professorkx]

what all do you generally run off of your inverter?

This is your first question to answer, which will determine your inverter size. I want to run a coffee pot so I don't have to start the generator first thing in the morning, which means I need a little larger inverter...

[Wookie97]

Since we are on the topic of inverters, What is the thought of installing the PD4050 Mity mini instead of an inverter. Im still doing research but doesn't it do all the above plus charge your batteries when connected to shore Power?

[MtnDon]

Since we are on the topic of inverters, What is the thought of installing the PD4050 Mity mini instead of an inverter. Im still doing research but doesn't it do all the above plus charge your batteries when connected to shore Power?

I think you mean the PF4035 or PD4600

No, they do not take the place of an inverter. The PD's take shore power and charge your battery; that is a converter and battery charger all in one. The PD's also act as a distribution center for both your AC and your DC circuits. If you want AC power when not connected to shore power, that is an inverter. The PD is not an inverter.

[Shadow Catcher]

We run the TV/DVD, battery charger for flashlights etc. Laptop, Ipad.

[Wookie97]

MtnDon, thanks for the info. I was looking at the PD4050 but wasn't sure if it acted as an inverter also. Not really sure how much AC stuff I am going to run, if any at all, when boon docking. Thanks again

[SalsaDog]

what all do you generally run off of your inverter?

This is your first question to answer, which will determine your inverter size. I want to run a coffee pot so I don't have to start the generator first thing in the morning, which means I need a little larger inverter...

OR, leave the 120v coffee pot home and use a coffee press.

[Socal Tom]

I have a cheap 150w inverter that runs a 22 inch lcd TV and a Roku.
Tom

[Socal Tom]

what all do you generally run off of your inverter?

This is your first question to answer, which will determine your inverter size. I want to run a coffee pot so I don't have to start the generator first thing in the morning, which means I need a little larger inverter...

OR, leave the 120v coffee pot home and use a coffee press.

X2

[dales133]

I have a cheap 150w inverter that runs a 22 inch lcd TV and a Roku.
Tom

Is it a standard modified sine wave or pure sine wave?

[Socal Tom]

I have a cheap 150w inverter that runs a 22 inch lcd TV and a Roku.
Tom

Is it a standard modified sine wave or pure sine wave?

Probably modified, I've had it for several years it's made by wagan tech. It doesn't say pure sine wave on the labeling.
Tom

[dales133]

Thanks, I've got a cheap one I might use to run a tv as the 240v tvs here are much cheaper and more avaliable than 12v