Dehumidifier 50 pint: how much battery you need1
Dehumidifier 50 pint draws about 500 W (500 W range), runs 60% of the time and uses 3600 Wh per day. Start-up surge: 1200 W.
Estimate for a 50-pint-per-day unit, the usual basement size.
Battery needed
| Hours | Wh | Battery (Wh) | Inverter (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For 8 hours | 1200 | 1819 | 550 / 1200 |
| For 24 hours | 3600 | 5455 | 550 / 1200 |
| For 72 hours | 10800 | 16364 | 550 / 1200 |
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FAQ
How many watts does a Dehumidifier 50 pint use?
Typically 500 W while running, with a range of 500 W depending on model and age. Start-up surge can reach 1200 W.
How long will a 1000 Wh power station run a Dehumidifier 50 pint?
About 2.2 hours on the clock, allowing for the 60% duty cycle, inverter losses and a 20% reserve.
What size power station do I need for a Dehumidifier 50 pint overnight (8 h)?
About 1819 Wh of battery and an inverter rated at least 550 W continuous with 1200 W surge.
Can I run a Dehumidifier 50 pint on solar during an outage?
You need roughly 2400 W of panels in winter to replace a day's use (3600 Wh), charging through a station with a big enough MPPT input.
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1 Approximate values: estimated from motor or heater power and typical figures published online, not from a manufacturer chart. Check your appliance label.
Inverter efficiency 88%, usable depth of discharge 90%, reserve 20%. Full method: How we calculate.