240volt inverter

[Stropp]

Hi Guys i want to run my elcheepo pod coffee machine from an inverter, what sort of inverter will do the job, i tried my waeco 150 watt one and its not supplying enough power to heat the element. Any help would be appreciated.

[BigRAWesty]

Have a look on the sticker. It should state how many volts and either watts or amps it draws..

[Stropp]

no wonder it says 1350-1600 watts :( what would be a good brand ??

[megatexture]

You will be looking a few hundred for a quality unit to run 1600wats, just make sure the normal running watts is above the 1600 not just peaks that high

[MudRunnerTD]

no wonder it says 1350-1600 watts :( what would be a good brand ??

It would probably cheaper by allot to buy a cheap little pod machine like the Aldi one with an emphasis on current draw. I am sure mine draws half that. Then buy a smaller inverter. I have read and happy to be wrong that you should aim to buy an inverter with Double the output you require. That rule would put you in the market for a 3000watt unit.

A 3000w inverter is physically Huge!

[megatexture]

1455watts is the aldi one I've got that's still up there lol

[Cuppa]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?19186-Inverters/page3

Post 12 onwards

[macca]

1455 watts divided by 12 volts = 121.25 that is amps, You really need a coffee that bad?
1455 watts divide by 240 volts = 6.07 amps, might be a generator job.
A billy in the fire is sounding good
Got me one of these

[alfonso]

my thoughts exactly macca , cold beer hot tea and a warm wife are all you need when camping maybe do without the last one . ps I have a nice canopy can I join your list canopolopist

[macca]

ps I have a nice canopy can I join your list canopolopist

Mate Rosco's the boss, I am sure a pod is a pod and a canopy is not a pod LOL

The question was asked before and he stood firm upholding the traditions that bond the podologist brotherhood.

[alfonso]

pod off then Ill start my own club . cool canopy c***s or something like that

[Cuppa]

pod off then Ill start my own club . cool canopy c***s or something like that

Nowlook'ere ya CCC, he didn't say no. Reckon we need to see a pic of your wannabe pod. :)

Cuppa

[GrumpyOldFart]

I use one of these
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/09/69.jpg
on ebay at the moment http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-FOREVER-MISS-MARILYN-CAPPUCCINO-COFFEE-MAKER-2-CUP-STOVE-TOP-MADE-IN-ITALY-/181028060831
Works great on a small gas stove & makes 1 good sized cappuccino at a time.

Keeps the wife happy....

Dru