What is Continuous and Peak (surge) Power?
Continuous Power is the power/wattage the power inverter can consistently maintain. Peak or Surge power is the highest output, in watts, that the inverter will “surge” to under startup conditions. However, appliances with motors require a “starting load” which is an initial surge of power to get the unit started. Once started the unit then may only require half of that power to run, called the “continuous load”.
