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Margaritaman
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Thanks to all who will humor me with a serious answer. Solving my problem won't save the world but it will be fun.
I am using a 3/4 hp garbage disposal to operate a mobile blender. The unit specs at 8.1 amps and is an induction motor. I have to use this unit because the lesser units do not have stainless steel mechanism and would be a health hazard. I want to be able to plug the unit into a normal 110 outlet when stationary and be able to operate the motor while mobile.
I have tried running a 1000 w power inverter which according to my simple calculations should be more than enough to power the motor. It simply keeps tripping the overload relay.
My question is, is there a relatively simple way to reduce the electric draw required by the motor at start-up so as to not trip the breaker? I understand a simple dimmer-type devise will not work on an induction motor.
I am open to other suggestions.
Thanks
I am using a 3/4 hp garbage disposal to operate a mobile blender. The unit specs at 8.1 amps and is an induction motor. I have to use this unit because the lesser units do not have stainless steel mechanism and would be a health hazard. I want to be able to plug the unit into a normal 110 outlet when stationary and be able to operate the motor while mobile.
I have tried running a 1000 w power inverter which according to my simple calculations should be more than enough to power the motor. It simply keeps tripping the overload relay.
My question is, is there a relatively simple way to reduce the electric draw required by the motor at start-up so as to not trip the breaker? I understand a simple dimmer-type devise will not work on an induction motor.
I am open to other suggestions.
Thanks