250W Magic Bullet on inverter?

[Maverick Life]

My only concern is that the manual has a cautionary statement about "motor loads" but then goes on to list vacuums, compressors, and power tools all of which draw *much* more power.

So what do we think about a 250W personal blender on the outlet?

It seems well within the 400W spec right? Is "motor loads" just a description here for high draw devices?

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[Mavster Mechanic]

Try it. Worst that happens is a resettable fuse blows.

 

[Maverick Life]

Try it. Worst that happens is a resettable fuse blows.

Famous last words right?

 

[RFEJR]

Have to compare the amps.

 

[babytruk]

The Magic Bullet worries me when I turn it on in the kitchen, so personally I wouldn’t plug it into the truck. But the ratings are there for a reason. The initial startup would make me cringe.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

The Magic Bullet worries me when I turn it on in the kitchen, so personally I wouldn’t plug it into the truck. But the ratings are there for a reason. The initial startup would make me cringe.

Spin it with your finger first so it gets a running start.

No. Don't.

But seriously, try it. No brainer here.
50/50 works fine / resettable circuit breaker trips.

1 / 1,000,000 something will have to be replaced after.

 

[bgn]

Inverter is modified sine wave. Motors and many electronics don't like that. I'd try it, though. Worst case, your Maverick burns down. I'm kidding.

 

[babytruk]

Although they give no spec sheet, it looks like you will draw under 2 amps. Probably should adhere to their “less then 1 minute” operation warning. Out of all the (nutra)bullets, the one you have would stand the only chance of working.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

It runs my 36" TV, Blu-ray disk player, and a couple of battery chargers simultaneously just fine.

P.S. every inverter on the market has extra capacity for start-up. This one should be 400 watts continuously and at least 600 watts for the first 1 second.

 

[babytruk]

Inverter is modified sine wave. Motors and many electronics don't like that. I'd try it, though. Worst case, your Maverick burns down. I'm kidding.

It would take a “magic bullet” to bring down a Maverick, but it would be a good fight!

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Short and Sweet. I JUST DID IT.
Sometimes you got to stop with the what if's and just do it.
If you need to know if it chops nuts or ice you'll have to make your own video.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

Glen for the win.
(again)

 

[Maverick Life]

I JUST DID IT.
Sometimes you got to stop with the what ifs and just do it.
If you need to know if it chops nuts or ice you'll have to make your own video.

Awesome man!! Thanks so much!

 

[SafetyGuy]

Good day

If anyone needs to "know" (as opposed to hoping/guessing), what electrical load a particular electrical item uses (as well as the significantly larger draw) when first starting a motor, I would recommend a device like I have and use for this purpose.

On this one you can actually set a maximum load that the meter will allow through as an added bonus.

Information is power. And I like knowing things like this beforehand.

The price indicated is CAD, and search was done on Amazon.ca. your search may return different devices.

Have a good one,

Andy

 

[Meeka]

Short and Sweet. I JUST DID IT.
Sometimes you got to stop with the what if's and just do it.
If you need to know if it chops nuts or ice you'll have to make your own video.

I thought you were talking about the Big Magic Bullet, not the baby one! 🫩

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