WAVEBOX PORTABLE 12 VOLT MICROWAVE GENERATOR

Let’s face it there are more microwaves on the market than anyone could ever hope to use. In other words don’t expect miracles, but if you can make allowances for them you’ll have great success with a microwave on board! Opting For a Standard Microwave: Black & Decker EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven Due to the losses and inefficiencies of a boat’s 12 volt system you can expect at least a 25% reduction in power, meaning you will need to factor in additional time to heat your food or drink. It’s also important to be aware that whichever microwave you choose, it’s unlikely that it will heat as effectively as it would when connected to a mains supply.

WAVEBOX PORTABLE 12 VOLT MICROWAVE GENERATOR

Erring on the side of caution it’s better to choose a less powerful microwave than you would have at home so that it will function as expected, and require less power to run.Įven with a battery bank and a hardwired pure sine wave inverter that can cope with the power of the microwave, it’s even better to have the added security of a generator as well as your boat house battery bank, not to mention a separate starter battery should you find yourself powerless following frivolous use of your microwave and other power hungry appliances. Given that most ‘domestic’ microwaves suck up between 7 Watts you’re going to need a enough battery power and a decent inverter to take on the job, and even then you want to be sure you’re not going to drain the batteries. The first thing to determine is whether or not you’ll actually be able to run the thing from your existing electrical infrastructure. There are indeed several options available to you if you want to reap the benefits of microwave cooking onboard your boat. Having a microwave in your home kitchen is pretty much a given in this day and age, but what about when you’re out on the high seas?

Wavebox portable 12 volt microwave