asdve23rveavwa Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Quick question. Would this inverter have enough "oomph" to power the air pump in an inflatable queen size bed? Thanks, in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Seen that at Canadian tire on special for 79.99. The sale ended yesterday. Has a USB port and everything but doesn't specify on cranking amps so went with the eliminator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 You can pick up some refurbished for $30.00 at X-cargo, tech source, ect. But doubt they will last very long. Some really good deals at Canadian Tire this week for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessy Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 can tire has em on sale for 19 99 this week sale starts friday ... 300 watt will run small tv and satilite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 can tire has em on sale for 19 99 this week sale starts friday ... 300 watt will run small tv and satilite Yup, that's the one I'm looking at. Just need it to blow up the bed (double high mattress), but, could come in handy once in awhile for other uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Seen that at Canadian tire on special for 79.99. The sale ended yesterday. Has a USB port and everything but doesn't specify on cranking amps so went with the eliminator. Johnnybass, be careful with the Eliminator! I bought one (300) a few years back and when I went to use it had died (won't charge). I was told that those units have to be kept plugged in!!!!! Brand new and still in the box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I grabbed one a few minutes ago...should be adequate for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 The source has the 400Watt one with the voltage display on sale as well for 39.99 http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Inverters&product=2218173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 well 300 watts at 120 volts is 2.5 amps..so..look at how many amps the pump is I wouldn't go over 80% of what the inverter says it can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrb2007 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Why not just go with the typical cigarette lighter pump? I have one and it works great. If you do have your mind set on the inverter, a 300W will suffice. My FJ Cruiser has a built in 400W and is ok. I'm actually thinking of upgrading to a 2500W inverter with a dual battery set-up for my back lake camping trips. Nothing like being able to power a microwave, toaster, coffee maker..etc back in the bush. Man, talk about roughin' it eh!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Why not just go with the typical cigarette lighter pump? I have one and it works great. If you do have your mind set on the inverter, a 300W will suffice. My FJ Cruiser has a built in 400W and is ok. I'm actually thinking of upgrading to a 2500W inverter with a dual battery set-up for my back lake camping trips. Nothing like being able to power a microwave, toaster, coffee maker..etc back in the bush. Man, talk about roughin' it eh!! LOL 2500 Watts is overkill for that unless you want to run them all at once. 1500 is fine. I have a 1750 and can even run my table saw off it. I have a 1300 generator that will run my small microwave or my espersso machine in my trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 2500 Watts is overkill Isn't that like saying 1 fishing rod is enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Isn't that like saying 1 fishing rod is enough? Not when you consider power usage. The more power they are able to deliver the more power they use. But even at idle (with no load) the higher the wattage they can deliver the more power they use. For instance a 2500 watt inverter will use quite a bit more power with no load than a 1500 watt model will. So unless you want to run out of battery power before the end of your camping trip I would go with the smallest inverter you can get away with. Something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 this one requires a 0w inverter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SudburyAngler Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 this one requires a 0w inverter LOL, too true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 this one requires a 0w inverter LOL....the only reason I asked was the bed has a built in air pump + I figured I could use an inverter anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 i'm surprised it doesn't run off D or C cells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 i'm surprised it doesn't run off D or C cells? Nope...double high queen size inflatable bed with built in pump, runs off an electric outlet...can also be pumped up manually, but, will take alot longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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