Here’s a practical list of appliances and devices that a 2.5kVA/24V inverter can power for a 2-bedroom home with a living room, assuming a total power limit of around 2000-2200 watts and efficient battery usage:
Lighting (Low Power Priority)
- LED bulbs: 8-10 (10W each) for bedrooms, living room, and kitchen (80-100W total).
- Ceiling fans: 2-3 (50-80W each) for bedrooms and living room (150-240W total).
Living Room Appliances
- LED TV: 1 (60-150W depending on size).
- Wi-Fi Router: 1 (10-20W).
- Decoder (e.g., DSTV or GoTV): 1 (30-50W).
- Mobile Phone Chargers: 2-3 (~15W each).
Bedroom Appliances
- Laptops: 2 (50-150W each, depending on use).
- Table lamps: 2 (5-10W each).
Kitchen Appliances (Moderate Priority, Use Sparingly)
- Small refrigerator: 1 (120-200W, intermittent use).
- Blender: 1 (300-500W, short-term use).
- Electric kettle: 1 (1000W, avoid running with other heavy appliances).
General and Utility
- Washing machine: 1 (300-500W for basic use, no spin cycle).
- Water pump: 1 (400-750W, short-term use).
- Iron: 1 (1000W, short-term use).
What to Avoid Running Simultaneously
- Refrigerator + blender + iron (or other heavy appliances).
- Multiple high-wattage devices together (e.g., washing machine and electric kettle).
Sample Power Breakdown (Typical Usage)
- Lights and Fans: ~300W
- Living Room Electronics: ~200W
- Refrigerator (intermittent): ~150W
- Blender (short-term): ~400W
- Wi-Fi + Chargers: ~50W
Estimated Total: ~1100-1200W (leaving a buffer for additional devices).
Tips for a 2-Bedroom Home
- Stagger appliance use: Run heavy devices one at a time to prevent overloading.
- Use energy-efficient appliances: Prioritize inverter-friendly or energy-saving options.
- Monitor battery health: Larger battery capacity (e.g., 200Ah) provides longer backup times.
- Turn off unused devices: Even small loads like chargers can add up.
This setup ensures a comfortable balance between functionality and battery life.