i tried to run a 900 watt microwave and a 1500 watt heater, also had two 60 watt light bulbs on and the breaker on the generator tripped. i had the split connection connected on in the 240 plug on the generator and it tripped out. i tried to run a 900 watt microwave and a 1500 watt heater, also had two 60 watt light bulbs on and the breaker on the generator tripped. i had the split connection connected on in the 240 plug on... » Read More i tried to run a 900 watt microwave and a 1500 watt heater, also had two 60 watt light bulbs on and the breaker on the generator tripped. i had the split connection connected on in the 240 plug on the generator and it tripped out. « Show Less
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The microwave and heater run in a cycle type voltage so they may peak and over run the system. Microwaves are notorious for this as are sump pumps. You also need to be using at least 12 gauge power cords rated for that voltage. Process of elimination, try each device separate and see if they trip.
1585551
I never had that kind of problem, but I never used the 240volt outlet the way you described. I can't really answer your question. Hope you find the answer.
1160455
It could be that the initial surge of energy is greater than the breaker can tolerate, or that the breaker itself needs to be replaced. A service technician needs to analyze the problem.
1521644
You should not have any problem with any item like that as long as you use them separate.you can use quite a of lights at one time.a 800 watt microwave by its self.
279780
This is an awesome little generator but its a small generator. I wouldn't overload it with two appliances that draw a lot of amps like a microwave and say a space heater. It will overload it. You could run a space heater for a while, some lamps, and maybe another device is. Radio or TV. It may be able to run a small fridge like the mini ones if you're trying yo refrigerate food in an emergency.
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It's a 15 amp plug. Your 1000 watt microwave is likely 11 amps. So unless the rest of the circuit is overloaded it's fine. I've got about 40 of these, they power ups in idf cabinets. No problems in 3 years.
1174065
I've had great luck with this unit. It will have no problem supplying a continuous 600W, but I've never pushed it as hard as you want to. Amazon has the surge rating incorrect for this model. The manual says it's rated for a 2000W surge, not 3000W. My guess would be that it could handle it, but you better have some serious battery power to supply the current and only run the microwave by itself. Contact Go Power directly and they'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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I wired a dryer outlet and put a dryer plug on the unit because I plan to move in the next few years. I had to install bigger breakers and also used larger gauge wire. You should consult an electrician.
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From pervious answer: "It is 1500 the same as most of them. Ours just stopped working, we had it 3 years" not correct... Voltage is standard US household voltage of ~120V. Wattage is 1500. This is close to the maximum of must household outlet circuits. It will work fine in most cases, however, you cannot put two of these units on a single circuit. Two units will trip the breaker. One will not. From another previous answer: "Do not use this item with an extension cord or surge protector. It will melt the cord and short out the heater" This statement is true only if you use a small extension with inadequate wire guage. A good 12 ga. extension will work fine.
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You will need to check the max output wattage of each appliance. I run a toaster oven 1150w and a rice cooker 300w at the same time no problem. I would not push it too close to 2000w total however. Also, you may want to upgrade the diameter of the power cables especially since they only give you 3' of #3 wire and you have to connect directly to your battery. I used 8' of 1/0 cable- way overkill but better safe than sorry.
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This should not happen and has not occurred with my heater at all. In addition, my daughter has the same exact unit at her home and this has never occurred with hers either. Something must be wrong with the cord itself on your unit. Either that or something is wrong with the circuit you have it plugged into. I am not, however, an electrician. All I do know is that your circuit breaker should not be tripping.
733596
It did trip a breaker on a power strip a couple of weeks ago (no harm done), but not since then. I would guess it depends on your wiring -- my building is old and it's not hard to blow a fuse when three appliances are running.
1174063
I tried running a small microwave off this inverter and it went into shutdown. I run a full size refrigerator, LED lighting, and 32 LCD TV without a problem for the past two years. It is a good unit but it didn't like a microwave.
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This is perfect for something as demanding as a high current bathroom heater. Most light switches and timers are rated for 15 or 20 amps, which can accommodate 1800 or 2400 watts respectively. Try to imagine 18 or 24 100 watt light bulbs (1800 or 2400 watt) being turned on at once. No big deal?? Not unless you decided to save a couple of bucks and buy the lower rated switch/timer (15 amps) and turn on the 24 light bulbs. It will work just fine...for a very short time. Heaters generally require a larger number of watts (wattage), anywhere from 800 to1600 watts or so, allow for spikes (headroom) and buy the heavier switch/timer...you then won't need to revisit this for many years. This is perfect for something as demanding as a high current bathroom heater. Most light switches and timers are rated for 15 or 20 amps, which can accommodate 1800 or 2400 watts respectively. Try to imagine 18 or 24 100 watt light bulbs (1800 or 2400 watt) being turned on at once. No big deal?? Not unless you decided to save a couple of bucks and buy the lower rated switch/timer (15 amps) and turn on the 24 light bulbs. It will work just fine...for a very short time. Heaters generally require a larger number of watts (wattage), anywhere from 800 to1600 watts or so, allow for spikes... » Read More This is perfect for something as demanding as a high current bathroom heater. Most light switches and timers are rated for 15 or 20 amps, which can accommodate 1800 or 2400 watts respectively. Try to imagine 18 or 24 100 watt light bulbs (1800 or 2400 watt) being turned on at once. No big deal?? Not unless you decided to save a couple of bucks and buy the lower rated switch/timer (15 amps) and turn on the 24 light bulbs. It will work just fine...for a very short time. Heaters generally require a larger number of watts (wattage), anywhere from 800 to1600 watts or so, allow for spikes (headroom) and buy the heavier switch/timer...you then won't need to revisit this for many years. « Show Less
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The Generator is about 1600 watts continuous and 2000 surge. The total watts has to be less than 1600. Space heaters draw a lot of power. I have a small one that has two levels, 750 watts and 1500 watts. As you can see on the 1500 watt setting there isn't much room left. I think this generator would power a refrigerator and small TV easily. The heater depends on the wattage.
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Mine is connected to a separate outlet. Each outlet does not have a separate fuse. Many times all kitchen electrical outlets and lights are connected to a single fuse while stove, refrigerator and such large electrical equipment are connected to their own outlet and fuse. On a single fuse with multiple outlets will support microwave if you are not using other such high amp equipment simultaneously witch could overload the fuse. You may try as along as the fuse does not blow, if it does you may need a separate high amp outlet with its own fuse.
999245
This item comes from America, so make sure you have a power converter that will power a 900w unit, as to your question I am not sure it will cook the two together as I blew my converter the first time I used it, point of interest Maplin do a 1000 w converter.
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A microwave oven is either on or off. The "power level" is adjusted by the microwave generator going on and off at intervals, determined by the level you set. If you have a 1050 watt microwave it will consume that many watts while it is on. I would suggest that you get a microwave that rated at less than the output of your generator, say 750 watts. Better safe than sorry.
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If the entire house goes out you first must trip the main breaker to prevent back. There is ywo sockets with twenty amp it should freg, heater,light. Direct off drop cords. I recommend. This generator