Off grid microwave

[Burkey]

Apologies I’m aware I’ve posted similar in the past but getting desperate for advice
I’ve recently sourced two 700w microwaves but discovered they are inappropriate and do not deliver to their specifications. The one recommended in earlier posts are not now available so would really appreciate any advice please
Regards to all

 

[Langtoftlad]

Curious as to the desperation for a microwave?
Is there something that 'needs' to be nuked that can't be done via another process?

 

[Otter Spotter]

Curious as to the desperation for a microwave?
Is there something that 'needs' to be nuked that can't be done via another process?

Heating up stuff without causing moisture or steam, and less pots and pans to wash.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Heating up stuff without causing moisture or steam, and less pit’s and pans to wash.

Hmm.

 

[DerryW]

Each to their own. Some like to watch TV in the MH others castergrate such behaviour.
Me, you pays your money ya takes your choice.

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[Burkey]

Curious as to the desperation for a microwave?
Is there something that 'needs' to be nuked that can't be done via another process?

Well we are replacing a death trap oven which is ridiculously situated well above our head . We actually need a footstool to view the contents and removing them involves a precarious balancing act . I I’m 5.10 but reckon the design engineer was 7ft tall ! Hence the decision to switch to a more safer method

 

[Burkey]

Each to their own. Some like to watch TV in the MH others castergrate such behaviour.
Me, you pays your money ya takes your choice.

 

[Burkey]

Hmm.

Absolutely

 

[Itsmcb]

What was the issue with the early two? Is there a certain specification you need?

 

[Swifter]

So you would like advice on how to power a microwave off grid ?

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[Hoovie]

A common misunderstanding about Microwaves is that the Power quoted is the Power drawn. It is not.

A "700W Microwave" is 700 Watts of COOKING Power. To know how much INPUT Power a 700W Microwave will draw, the label on the back needs to be referred to. It is probably around 1100W.
Plenty of people get a 1000W Inverter in order to use a "700W" Microwave. Too small.

 

[MisterB]

There's a company in Kent near Ashford that sells low power microwaves or if you're lucky, they can actually alter yours and reduce the power requirements. It cost me £50 a couple of years ago to get ours done

 

[Jev88]

Kitchenwareonline.co.uk

They make kit for truckers. They open a microwave a d turn down the power and also fit a soft start circuit.

Slower and lower power than home microwave but does the job without power spiked.

 

[peterc10]

Apologies I’m aware I’ve posted similar in the past but getting desperate for advice
I’ve recently sourced two 700w microwaves but discovered they are inappropriate and do not deliver to their specifications. The one recommended in earlier posts are not now available so would really appreciate any advice please
Regards to all

What do you mean by "inappropriate and do not deliver to their specifications"

If you want to use a microwave off grid you will need to get a large pure sine wave inverter. The input power is much greater than the stated power used to cook the food. So with a 700W microwave you will probably need a 1200W pure sine wave inverter.

 

[cyberyacht]

I run a 600W(1Kw) Russell Hobbs via a 1500W inverter and a pair of 120AH lithium batteries.

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

I run a 700w on 16amph Hook Up.
If going without elastictrickery , then its gas and a large stir-fry pan.
Dont have lithium, solar or inverters as cant afford it and more importantly, dont fully understand it……………yet.!

 

[Burkey]

What was the issue with the early two? Is there a certain specification you need?

Can’t provide an accurate technical reply only that our local appliance engineer installed the goods and found them incompatible. Apparently the specs were totally wrong.

 

[Tombola]

Can’t provide an accurate technical reply only that our local appliance engineer installed the goods and found them incompatible. Apparently the specs were totally wrong.

edit: did I hear you right....you had an "appliance engineer" for a microwave ? huh ? why. hes not trying to run a 240v mic off a 12v socket is he in which case ???? engineer lol.

been using this for 2 years, no problem, unpack it,plug in, get some beans in it...done mmmmmmmmmmm.
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[Burkey]

I run a 700w on 16amph Hook Up.
If going without elastictrickery , then its gas and a large stir-fry pan.
Dont have lithium, solar or inverters as cant afford it and more importantly, dont fully understand it……………yet.!

Thanks but we try to avoid hook up and try everything to avoid camps etc, we enjoy the off grid life style. We’re only forced into camps when we can’t empty the cassette! I found this a disadvantage when travelling around Ireland , little opportunity to empty and every camp would not allow that facility on its own. I have a word for them but appreciate this is a family blog.

 

[Burkey]

been using this for 2 years, no problem.
Amazon product ASIN B0856LRSWJ

Tombola……Absolutely brilliant, thank you. That’s exactly what I’m looking for , have a good weekend
Regards

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

I was under the impession that all c and cc sites allow all members the facility when passing to empty, fill up and use shower / toilet facilities on a”passing only” basis.
Using the sites visitor car park to park and use showers etc, but driving onto the drop-off points for filling.
No overnighting or cooking though.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Tombola……Absolutely brilliant, thank you. That’s exactly what I’m looking for , have a good weekend
Regards

Thats what I have

 

[Hoovie]

Tombola……Absolutely brilliant, thank you. That’s exactly what I’m looking for , have a good weekend
Regards

Curious. What is different to that microwave that is not on dozens of any others?

Thats what I have

But you only use yours on Hookup

 

[Tombola]

Curious. What is different to that microwave that is not on dozens of any others?

its mine

 

[Hoovie]

its mine

I was not asking you though But as you replied, what makes that more suitable than dozens of others?

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Curious. What is different to that microwave that is not on dozens of any others?


But you only use yours on Hookup

I know. But its a low-ish wattage so dont have to worry about tripping the ehu post.

 

[SomeoneElse]

The 800W microwave supplied with our MH needs 1250W input hence I sized our pure sine inverter at 1500W to cover using it. Never had a problem using it off grid.

 

[Langtoftlad]

I was under the impession that all c and cc sites allow all members the facility when passing to empty, fill up and use shower / toilet facilities on a”passing only” basis.
Using the sites visitor car park to park and use showers etc, but driving onto the drop-off points for filling.
No overnighting or cooking though.

Don't think it's quite as straightforward as that... think only some of their sites offer this option... and there's a nominal fee... £7.50 last time I looked.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Don't think it's quite as straightforward as that... think only some of their sites offer this option... and there's a nominal fee... £7.50 last time I looked.

Probably so, but still worth the effort to enquire.

 

[Burkey]

I was under the impession that all c and cc sites allow all members the facility when passing to empty, fill up and use shower / toilet facilities on a”passing only” basis.
Using the sites visitor car park to park and use showers etc, but driving onto the drop-off points for filling.
No overnighting or cooking though.

Well thanks for the advice. Perhaps I should join C& CC