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Gordon Reeder
 
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It would be better to ask this on alt.energy.homepower.
I know that Trace, Xanax and Outback inverters are used
to run refrigerators. I also know that there have been
reports that MSW inverters won't start up furnace motors.

Bottom line: There is a good chance it will work. But,
get better advice on alt.energy.homepower.

"Toller" wrote in
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Harbor Freight has an 800w inverter on sale for $45. It claims to
have surge capacity of 1800w.
My refrigerator draws 13 amps for a second when starting, and then
less than 2 amps.
So, will the inverter be able to start my refrigerator?
Is it safe to run a refrigerator on modified sine wave? When they
installed my furnace last year they told me the msw inverters will fry
the furnace, but refrigerators seem less demanding.

I don't plan on using it, but for $45, back up to my generator would
be nice; but not if it will trash a $1,000 refrigerator.

And since I am on the subject, what would happen if I tried to start
it with inadequate current? Would it burn out, or is there a safety
feature? I tried to get an answer from the manufacturer, but they
wouldn't tell me.





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Just my $0.02 worth. Hope it helps
Gordon Reeder
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