This Vector compact 1000 watt power inverter is a great portable option for powering appliances, tools, or electronics away from your home. This compact, portable inverter offers 1000 watts of continuous power with a peak usage of 2000 watts.The Vector Maxx SST Series Inverters are the most advanced DC to AC inverters available. They are configured with the latest Soft Start Technology (SST). Before the introduction of Soft Start, high startup currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features incorporated in SST include:Gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter startup. This eliminates failed cold starts underload. utput that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads.Automatic re-starts. The inverter automatically re-starts when an overload that causes inverter shutdown is removed. Previously, manual reset was required.This power inverter also incorporates a new cooling technology that more efficiently cools the power transistors, and combined with Soft Start, dramatically increases reliability and the life of the product.Please note this inverter requires VEC083 cables or similar other models to attach to car battery.Reference Table of Approximate Watts used by various devices:Stackable Washer/Dryer: 2500 WattsElectric Chain Saw: 1700 WattsElectric Circular Saw: 1600 WattsFull Sized Microwave Oven: 1400 WattsChest Freezer: 1200 WattsMini Microwaves: 1000 Watts1/3 inch HP Submersible Pump: 920 WattsReciprocating Saw: 720 Watts1/2 inch Reversible Drill: 620 WattsCoffee Maker: 600 WattsPortable Vacuum: 525 WattsElectric Garden Tools: 475 Watts10 Speed Blender: 450 WattsOrbital Sander: 400 WattsHome Stereo: 350 Watts3/8 inch Variable Speed Drill: 320 Watts20 inch TV/VCR Combo: 300 Watts12 inch Three Speed Fan:200 150 WattsQuartz Halogen Spotlight: 100 WattsMini Stereo/CD Player: 50 WattsLaptop Computer/8 inch TV: 38-45 WattsCell Phone/Camcorder Charger: 10 Watts14 Volt Cordless Drill Charger: 8 WattsPlease note appliance specifications vary from brand to brand. Check product labeling or manuals for actual ratings.