What Inverter / Batteries Are Recommended To Power A Full Size Refrigerator For 7-10 Hours Straight?

Question:

My full size refrigerator is 115vac and 7.0 amp will this inverter run my fridge and what size deep cycle battery would I need to run it for a power outage for about 7 to 10 hours continuous

asked by: Ricky

Expert Reply:

The Power Inverter 1000 Watts with Three AC Receptacles # WC3720 that you mention is going to be a bit too small to power your full size 115VAC refrigerator for 7-10 hours continuously.

Instead, I recommend checking out the:

-Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter - GFCI - 2,000 Watt - 12V # 34278156.

This inverter is rated for 12v battery systems, and will have more than enough power to power your full size refrigerator for 7-10 hours continuously.

Additionally, for batteries you're going to want to go with 2 12V batteries that are at least 200 amp hours each. When fully charged, those batteries should be able to operate and power the refrigerator for a full days worth before needing shore power.

expert reply by: Bryce D