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Old 09-06-2006, 03:51 PM   #8
Ozz
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Ahhh, the old inverter operating a motor, dilemma. I'm afraid the chances are not good that you will want to spend the money for an inverter and battery system to do the job, you could buy a generator cheaper. It probably takes around 15 amps, running, and 2 or 3 (or more) times that to get started for a split second. It would draw so many amps, you would have to hard wire it, the jumper ends wouldn't be a good enough connection.
The starting amps are so high, that it takes a large inverter to overcome it, much like an air conditioner.
I have a 3,000 watt, with a surge much higher, it might do the job, but then you have to have the dual 6 Volt Golf Cart batteries, battery disconnect switch, 250 amp fuse, very heavy battery cables, then you would want a transfer switch to utilize the system for your RV, and on and on........It's quite possible someone has done it, but it won't be easy, or cheap.
Get a 5# bottle of CO2 gas, a regulator, and you have your air supply. $14.00 for a refill.
I have used it with no regulator, but wouldn't recommend it.....
Good luck,
Ozz

'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
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Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
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