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Size an inverter by adding the watts of appliances you will run at the same time, then add margin for motor surge on fridges and pumps. A 1kVA pure sine unit suits lights and TV class loads. Many 3-bedroom essentials backups land on 3kVA. Battery kWh still decides how long everything runs.
| Load set | Rough running watts | Inverter direction |
|---|---|---|
| Lights + TV + router | 150-300W | 1kVA pure sine |
| Above + fridge | 400-800W+ | 2-3kVA class |
| Larger simultaneous home loads | 1,500W+ | 5kVA class |
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