Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting OK - what size invertor do I need for my Air Pump????

[hammersley]

I have this pump... . which is rated at 7. 02 Amps at 110... .



Sevylor - Pumps - 120 Volt High Pressure Pump - Watersports and recreation products including inflatable products, such as kayaks, boats, and towables



What sort of an invertor would I need to run it for say 5-10 min??????

 

[RichardMClain]

You might contact Xantrex Technology at Xantrex.com, they should be able to help get the right size. I have a Portawatz 1000 and I dont think it would be large enough. I have it in my fifth-wheel and it does a great job when not on shore power or my generator.

 

[Skydiver]

110 X 7. 02 + 773 watts running. You should be able to get by with a 1000 watt running/2000 watt surge invertor. I was taught that an inductive motor needs 6 times the running watts to get it started. That would be 4500 watts surge. I don't think you will need that many watts.

Your unit should be easy to get started spinning, unlike a piston air pump or air/cond compressor. Be sure to use the proper size 12 volt leads. Don't go small. Another thing that helps these convertors deliver proper AC voltage is to have the engine running if you are using a vehicle battery.



Lifetime warranty. Aims Power 400 / 1,200w Inverter, Tools, Aims at Sportsman's Guide

 

[JoeHutchinson]

I use a little 800 watt peak/400w normal to pump up my whitewater raft and it has not trouble. And my pump is pretty big.



If you know someone with a inverter you should give it a try, it will not hurt the inverter if it does not have enough power.



Keep in mind you need to hook directly to the battery. Cig. lighter are only good for about 75 watts due to the small wiring



Joe

 

[Hoefler]

On an inverter, this will draw 64. 35 amps 12 volts minimum, you can count on some loss in the conversion. This can run a battery down pretty fast. I would look for the equivalent 12 volt blower, you can find them in many marine supply catalogs and stores. Also consider a 12 volt mini shop vac, just put the hose on the exhaust. They would draw a lot less power on straight 12 volt.

 

[hammersley]

If you have your engine running......

On an inverter, this will draw 64. 35 amps 12 volts minimum, you can count on some loss in the conversion. This can run a battery down pretty fast. I would look for the equivalent 12 volt blower, you can find them in many marine supply catalogs and stores. Also consider a 12 volt mini shop vac, just put the hose on the exhaust. They would draw a lot less power on straight 12 volt.

Won't it keep up with the draw of 7 amps, if you are hooked up directly to the battery?????

 

[CKelley1]

skydiver is correct. there is not a large difference in price between a 1,000 run 2,000 peak and a 1500 run 3000 peak it is $20 more. i usually try to find a short pair of 4 gauge jumper cables and cut them into, leave just enough lead to let the inverter set on the ground and i save the other end for the next project. napa sells the clamps individually and welding supply shops sell the cable if you want to make up your own

 

[Skydiver]

VxA=watts.

Watts devided by volts=Amps.

Watts is the total power consumed.

64. 4 amps @ 12 volts or 7. 02 amps @ 110volts