What Is Peak Power?
Did you know that peak power—not average power—is often the hidden culprit behind flickering lights, inverter overloads, or unexpected battery
1. What is inverter peak power Peak power, also called peak surge power, refers to the maximum power that the power supply can achieve in a short period of time, which usually only lasts about 30 seconds. Under normal circumstances, the peak power of the power supply can exceed about 50% of the maximum output power.
Because these inductive loads require a large current to start at the moment of startup, the appliance can start normally only when the inverter peak power is greater than the starting power of the appliance. Under normal circumstances, the peak power is equal to 2 times the rated power. 2. Different types of load
A: The peak power of an inverter generally only lasts for a few seconds, usually between 1 and 5 seconds, depending on the model and design. It is designed to cope with transient surges when an appliance starts, not for long periods. Understand the key differences between inverter peak power and rated power.
When choosing an inverter, its power should be higher than the starting power of the household appliances used. This is because of the impact capability of the appliance at the moment it is turned on. The impact only appears on inductive or capacitive appliances.
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