What appliances can I run on my inverter?

What appliances can I run on my inverter?

What can I run on a 1kVA inverter?

Diagram showing what appliances you can run on a 1kVA inverter.

A 1kVA inverter can typically run: 

  1. A few LED lights
  2. TV/Decoder
  3. Wi-Fi

This option is great if you just want to have T.V and/or Wi-Fi during loadshedding. 

What appliances can I run on my 3kVA inverter?

Diagram showing what appliances you can run on a 3kVA inverter.

A 3kVA inverter can typically run: 

  1. LED Lights
  2. LED Outdoor Lights
  3. Tv/Decoder
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Alarm System
  6. Fridge
  7. Gate Motor

This system is ideally suited for running the bare essentials during load shedding. With the added advantage of being able to run your fridge your food won't spoil either. 

What appliances can I run on a 5kVA inverter?

Diagram showing what appliances you can run on 5kVA inverter.

5kVA inverters are great because most house hold appliances are below 2000W. There are some exceptions of course. The 5kVA inverter will typically be able to run the following: 

  1. LED Indoor Lights
  2. LED Outdoor Lights
  3. Tv/Decoder
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Alarm System
  6. Gate Motor
  7. Garage Doors
  8. Desktop Computer & Screen
  9. Microwave
  10. Toaster
  11. Ceiling Fan Phone Charger

What appliances can I run on a 10kVA inverter?

Diagram showing what appliances you can run on a 10kVA inverter.

A 10kVA inverter can typically run the following appliances: 

  1. Indoor Lights
  2. Outdoor Lights
  3. TV/Decoder
  4. Alarm Sysgtem 
  5. Gate Motor
  6. Garage Doors
  7. Desktop & Screen
  8. Laptop & Screen
  9. Microwave
  10. Toaster
  11. Air Fryer
  12. Fridge
  13. Chest Freezer
  14. Washing Machine
  15. Kettle
  16. Hair Dryer
  17. Straightener
  18. Ceiling Fan
  19. Phone Charger

It's important to note that this is just a guide, and that your scenario might require a different solution. If you're unsure, please contact us for further information: 

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