Inverter

[medsailor1]

help , is it possible to run a 1.5 hp motor off a inverter and if so how big inverter would I need , taken in account the starting power of a 1.5 hp motor , also how many amp would it take out of my batteries bank ?

[StuM]

1.5HP is about 1100W (roughly). Allowing for large startup draw, I'd be looking at a 2-3kW inverter.



As for Amps, figure about 100A draw to allow for inverter efficiency.

[coopec43]

One HP = 750W/24V = 31Amps. So a 1.5HP motor will use 46Amps so that would flatten (say) a 24V 150AH battery bank very quickly. (But of course there would be losses)

I'm sure someone will tell me if I have gone wrong!

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[coopec43]

Maybe this link will work?

https://www.google.com.au/search?ei=....0.IKgAwbabYb8

Clive

[StuM]

Originally Posted by coopec43

One HP = 750W/24V = 31Amps. So a 1.5HP motor will use 46Amps so that would flatten (say) a 24V 150AH battery bank very quickly. (But of course there would be losses)

I'm sure someone will tell me if I have gone wrong!

Why do you assume 24V?



(OK, I made the same mistake and assumed 12V, but that is much more likely for the vast majority of people here - I should have explicitly said about 100A @ 12V nominal).

[sailorchic34]

Just a quick note that the inverter needs to be sized for twice the motor capacity to allow for starting inrush current.

Edit: oops I miss that stum already covered that. Carry on...

[44'cruisingcat]

Have to ask the obvious question: it's an AC motor, right?

[Thalas]

Most cheap inverters from China will not allow for peak draw beyond the rated output, but higher end inverters can handle that for short bursts.

This particular inverter is WAY overkill for most boat owners, but showcases this feature well. It's a 24V 6000W inverter, but capable for sustained 18,000W for 20 full seconds (well above the startup time of pretty much anything). I'd look for a 2-3kw inverter with similar overhead.

https://www.amazon.com/PICOGLF60W24V...inverter+6000w

[smac999]

Originally Posted by sailorchic34

Just a quick note that the inverter needs to be sized for twice the motor capacity to allow for starting inrush current.

Edit: oops I miss that stum already covered that. Carry on...

most inverters will have a 1.5-2x surge capacity.

[coopec43]

Originally Posted by StuM

Why do you assume 24V?



(OK, I made the same mistake and assumed 12V, but that is much more likely for the vast majority of people here - I should have explicitly said about 100A @ 12V nominal).

Good question.

If you are running a 1.5HP motor (plus other loads?) you need a larger inverter which probably means 24V. (I don't think that many people here would be running a 1.5hp motor off their batteries)

https://www.rpc.com.au/information/f...2v-or-24v.html

Clive

[a64pilot]

The real key is, what size is the bank, or does he have a large alternator and plan on running the engine?
I’m thinking Watermaker, and if so then you need 150 amp alternator or bigger to supply a continuous 80 or 90 amps to run it without discharging the bank. ( 1hp motor)
My Mark Grasser Alt will easily run my high output Watermaker through my Magnum MS 2812 inverter / charger
All at 12 VDC.

1.5 HP is going to be tough

[StuM]

Originally Posted by coopec43

Good question.

If you are running a 1.5HP motor (plus other loads?) you need a larger inverter which probably means 24V. (I don't think that many people here would be running a 1.5hp motor off their batteries)

https://www.rpc.com.au/information/f...2v-or-24v.html

Clive

I don't now about that. It depends on how long you are going to run it.


I run quite a few 1kW+ appliances through the inverter on on 12V system inverter since everything except aircon and water heater go through it.
(That includes things like an induction plate in the galley.)