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chrisgerman1983 · 11-03-2012, 09:36 AM

I Got this inverter on sale for $175. I know that 3000w requires almost a 300amp amp alternator to get 3000w but will it damage anything if I run it of a weaker electrical system and just watch how many watts I draw from it? I only have a 90A alt and 3 regular car batteries, not deep cycle

I already have a 1000w inverter that is a good size for my alt but it wont run many of my tools. The most I will ever run off it would be a 15amp chop saw for a few second at a time.

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chrisgerman1983 EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2012 Location: vancouver island Posts: 162 chrisgerman1983 - '96 chevrolet astro 90 day: 14.02 mpg (US) Thanks: 33 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Is a 3000w inverter too big? I Got this inverter on sale for $175. I know that 3000w requires almost a 300amp amp alternator to get 3000w but will it damage anything if I run it of a weaker electrical system and just watch how many watts I draw from it? I only have a 90A alt and 3 regular car batteries, not deep cycle I already have a 1000w inverter that is a good size for my alt but it wont run many of my tools. The most I will ever run off it would be a 15amp chop saw for a few second at a time.