Basement Yeti
Explorer
Uhm, I was looking at the Go Power brand. I was thinking 600W or so. I have to do a bit more research I think, though. I'll check out powerbright. Xantrex were on my list but they are pricey.
I have a stupid question (Blender).
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DontPanic42
Adventurer
I'd go with the Vortex Hand Crank as previously mentioned. It can be used any time and any where with no extra gadgets needed.
Emergency Essentials has them for $10.00 less than REI. Look around and you may find a better price.
http://beprepared.com/product.asp?pn=FP B300
Emergency Essentials has them for $10.00 less than REI. Look around and you may find a better price.
http://beprepared.com/product.asp?pn=FP B300
robert
Expedition Leader
Forget the JCWhitless and truck stop blenders, get an American classic- the Waring Tailgater. http://www.amazon.com/Waring-TG15-Tailgater-Blender/dp/B00004UE1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313466922&sr=8-1 Mine is well used and well loved.
Speaking from experience, it takes a heck of an inverter to keep up with an average electric blender. Their surge requirements (when they first start or you bump the switch a few times) is huge and trips most inverters. Go ahead and get one designed for 12v from the start. Your vehicle needs to be running or have a high output battery and you'll want to feed stuff into it instead of dumping everything in at once. Ice isn't going to be ground as smooth as a regular blender but it works well enough; cutting your frozen fruit up before putting in the pitcher makes life easier on the blender and faster. I've made plenty of smoothies and margaritas in mine as well as dropped the pitcher more than once with no ill effect.
Pro-tip: the cord that comes on it is extra long. Cut it shorter or install a heavier cord for better performance (less resistance). Let it cool for a minute between tasks too.
Speaking from experience, it takes a heck of an inverter to keep up with an average electric blender. Their surge requirements (when they first start or you bump the switch a few times) is huge and trips most inverters. Go ahead and get one designed for 12v from the start. Your vehicle needs to be running or have a high output battery and you'll want to feed stuff into it instead of dumping everything in at once. Ice isn't going to be ground as smooth as a regular blender but it works well enough; cutting your frozen fruit up before putting in the pitcher makes life easier on the blender and faster. I've made plenty of smoothies and margaritas in mine as well as dropped the pitcher more than once with no ill effect.
Pro-tip: the cord that comes on it is extra long. Cut it shorter or install a heavier cord for better performance (less resistance). Let it cool for a minute between tasks too.
4671 Hybrid
Adventurer
I run a Cobra inverter from Amazon that's rated at 1500W RMS and 3000W Peak. It was a hair under $100 and it's tackled everything I've hooked to it including microwaves, blenders, fridges, you name it. Pick up a cheap $30-$40 blender and you're good to go.
On the blender front, we have a Ninja Master Prep and it's been decent. Ours came with two different sized jars so you can either make a lot or a little.
On the blender front, we have a Ninja Master Prep and it's been decent. Ours came with two different sized jars so you can either make a lot or a little.
what about gas powered? no need for inverters or wiring, a little on the loud side, but what blender isn't?
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Tailgator-portable-gas-powered-blender/dp/accessories/B000WU5792
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Tailgator-portable-gas-powered-blender/dp/accessories/B000WU5792
Wiley
Adventurer
I have searched for info or pics on this before but never found anything. Anyone have any more details or a link? Thanks
I have one of those as well and works decently. However, for daily use, going this route would be a PITA. I use the York as the air source as the need for high CFM is pretty huge for a pneumatic blender!
It's a simple system:
- 1/4" butterfly (reversible) impact driver. Higher quality units have a lower cfm requirement and is more efficient. If you can't find a 1/4" driver, then buy a 3/8" driver and use a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter.
- el cheapo blender jar with a star/square female hole on the bottom. Walmart.
- air source (obviously)
To the OP, the electric motor of the blender will be an inductive load (vs a resistive load) so make sure that your inverter can handle the inrush current of the motor during startup. One thing you can do is to purchase your 120vac blender and a Kill A Watt gizmo to find out what the startup current/wattage is. Then, size your inverter accordingly. Just a suggestion.