What size inverter?

[alwaysared]

That's jogged my memory! I've a really nice Optimus 111 primus stove in the loft from my tent camping/motorcycle days. I've kept it as it is a beautiful bit of kit that is worth far more than I would probably get for it. It would make a good means of emergency cooking and I could use it outside too. Ah nostalgia!

I carry a gas powered Coleman stove, a Coleman Multi Fuel stove, a Trangia Meths stove and a Wild Woodgas Stove all from my motorbike camping days, I thought this would give a wide range of fuel types for backup funny thing is I've never had to use them in an emergency only by choice to cook outside

Regards,
Del

 

[Robmac]

I carry a gas powered Coleman stove, a Coleman Multi Fuel stove, a Trangia Meths stove and a Wild Woodgas Stove all from my motorbike camping days, I thought this would give a wide range of fuel types for backup funny thing is I've never had to use them in an emergency only by choice to cook outside

Regards,
Del

I've got all of the ones you mention Del, (or similar) but my favourite is the Woodgas stove. Compact, efficient and there is free fuel everywhere you go. Great for the motorbike camping trips or out camping with the RIB.

What's not to like?

 

[SimonM]

We also use our 2000w inverter so that memsahib can run her 3000w iron across clothing. Surprisingly it actually works, obviously it doesn't need 3000w to work. Additionally it’s only switched on for a few minutes to get a bit of warmth into it

 

[Compo]

i have 2 inverters one 250watt and one 3000watts i use small one for laptop ect and the big beast for microwave use

 

[UFO]

I have a 150w inverter. It draws 0.35A with no load, 6.31A when charging the laptop (laptop off) and 1.78A when charging the camera battery (these are the only two things that it is used for).

The laptop itself draws around 1.6A and 2A with a DVD running from the laptop charger.

The 150W inverter can't quite handle the laptop when it is on with no DVD running, overload keeps beeping.

The 150W inverter worked ok with the previous smaller laptop but the current one is bigger.

So I am also looking to buy a new inverter and thinking that a 1000w would be sufficient.

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[alwaysared]

I've got all of the ones you mention Del, (or similar) but my favourite is the Woodgas stove. Compact, efficient and there is free fuel everywhere you go. Great for the motorbike camping trips or out camping with the RIB.

What's not to like?

Couldn't agree more Rob, the Woodgas burner is really good and like you said the fuel is free and easily available.

Regards,
Del

 

[trevskoda]

I have a 150w inverter. It draws 0.35A with no load, 6.31A when charging the laptop (laptop off) and 1.78A when charging the camera battery (these are the only two things that it is used for).

The laptop itself draws around 1.6A and 2A with a DVD running from the laptop charger.

The 150W inverter can't quite handle the laptop when it is on with no DVD running, overload keeps beeping.

The 150W inverter worked ok with the previous smaller laptop but the current one is bigger.

So I am also looking to buy a new inverter and thinking that a 1000w would be sufficient.

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Why not just buy a cigy plug in charger which will up the voltage, think i have seen them for 13/19 bucks.

 

[alwaysared]

I have a 150w inverter. It draws 0.35A with no load, 6.31A when charging the laptop (laptop off) and 1.78A when charging the camera battery (these are the only two things that it is used for).

The laptop itself draws around 1.6A and 2A with a DVD running from the laptop charger.

The 150W inverter can't quite handle the laptop when it is on with no DVD running, overload keeps beeping.

The 150W inverter worked ok with the previous smaller laptop but the current one is bigger.

So I am also looking to buy a new inverter and thinking that a 1000w would be sufficient.

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Maybe something like this would be a better bet for the laptop? What camera battery are charging?

Regards,
Del

 

[barryd]

If anyone on here ever tells my wife there is a way to get magic power to make her Iron work off grid, I shall kill each and every one of you.

 

[Boris7]

I have a Sunshine solar 2000w inverter, never used the thing, It was bought for a work project and after that it just sits in my shed.

My mate borrows it every now and then other than that it just gathers dust.

If anyone has barryd’s wife contact details I’ll send it to her

 

[Derekoak]

Maybe something like this would be a better bet for the laptop? What camera battery are charging?

Regards,
Del

That link does not work for me?

 

[alwaysared]

That link does not work for me?

It would appear that I didn't put the link in and I can't edit it now so here it is:

PRICED TO CLEAR 12V DC 100W High Quality Universal Laptop charger 90w laptop plus 10w USB charger with 16 connector options

www.bimblesolar.com

Or this one?

Adjustable 12-24V 120W AC/DC car charger for hp laptop - UK Laptop Charger

Adjustable 12-24V 120W AC/DC car charger for hp laptop Specification: Brand new Material: ABS Color: Black Dimensions:Approx. 6.5 * 11.5 cm / 2.56 ” x…

www.uklaptopcharger.co.uk

Regards,
Del

 

[saxonborg]

If anyone on here ever tells my wife there is a way to get magic power to make her Iron work off grid, I shall kill each and every one of you.

I’ve seen irons that don’t need electricity.

 

[trevskoda]

What on earth would anyone want an iron for these days, pressed trousers and shirts went out with nelsons eye, next you lot will be telling me tall hats are in fashion again.

 

[barryd]

What on earth would anyone want an iron for these days, pressed trousers and shirts went out with nelsons eye, next you lot will be telling me tall hats are in fashion again.

Yer scruffy git! Mrs D irons anything that isnt moving! We had a big row about it before we set off this year early summer. I noticed she had put the bloody iron in so I took it out explaining that pretty much the entire trip would be off grid but she wasn't having any of it. I think it went in and out about half a dozen times.

 

[trevskoda]

Yer scruffy git! Mrs D irons anything that isnt moving! We had a big row about it before we set off this year early summer. I noticed she had put the bloody iron in so I took it out explaining that pretty much the entire trip would be off grid but she wasn't having any of it. I think it went in and out about half a dozen times.

So you are the one with flat socks and undies.

 

[UFO]

Why not just buy a cigy plug in charger which will up the voltage, think i have seen them for 13/19 bucks

I have tried these, rated at 4A, and they have limited life, when used on the current laptop started smoking after a short time.

Inverter draws 6.31A when charging the laptop (laptop off) so with the laptop on will be a bit more.

 

[UFO]

What camera battery are charging?

It's for a Canon DSLR

 

[UFO]

It would appear that I didn't put the link in and I can't edit it now so here it is:

PRICED TO CLEAR 12V DC 100W High Quality Universal Laptop charger 90w laptop plus 10w USB charger with 16 connector options

www.bimblesolar.com

Or this one?

Adjustable 12-24V 120W AC/DC car charger for hp laptop - UK Laptop Charger

Adjustable 12-24V 120W AC/DC car charger for hp laptop Specification: Brand new Material: ABS Color: Black Dimensions:Approx. 6.5 * 11.5 cm / 2.56 ” x…

www.uklaptopcharger.co.uk

Regards,
Del

The cheapo 80W did not last long so I wonder whether the 100W and 120W ones referenced would last.

Inverter draws 6.31A when charging the laptop (laptop off) so with the laptop on will be a bit more.

A 1,000W inverter should be more than adequate. I have 140W solar and 2 x 120ah leisure batteries.

 

[saxonborg]

I’ve seen irons that don’t need electricity.

This is what you need,