Bill,
I concur with Jay. Some of the older top loaders, especially Maytag,
were known as problem loads in the early days. In the 80s Windy Dankoff
developed a kit to run the controls off of mod-square inverter AC but
adapt a DC motor to spin the agitator and tub. Inverters of that time
couldn't handle the surge. I would not expect any
high-frequency-switcher inverter like the Samlex to handle an older
toploader. A better modern washer makes more sense than an oversized
transformer-based inverter for that one load.
Allan
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On 7/28/2016 11:43 AM, Jay wrote:
Spend $600 and get a front loader.
I just checked mine
150 watt max watt load
.11 kWh
VS
3000+ watt surge.
I've seen old top loaders bury a old stout trace U2512.
It will destroy the samlex
Jay
Peltz power.
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On Jul 28, 2016, at 9:21 AM, frenergy <frene...@psln.com> wrote:
Off-gridders,
I've got a customer that wants to run a few very small loads (less
than 200 watts) but also a 20 year old washing machine (vertical axis). Any
personal experiences with inverters smaller than the basic outback, Xantrex,
trace, transformer type inverters? I'm hoping to be able to run it with a
1500-2000 watt Samlex. Clue me in please.
Thanks,
Bill
Feather River Solar Electric
Bill Battagin, Owner
4291 Nelson St.
Taylorsville, CA 95983
530.284.7849
CA Lic 874049
www.frenergy.net
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