Cooking an egg with a mini inverter+ battery

[JT646]

I had one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-P...980-b48a-3b913eb11e92&pd_rd_i=B0936B51C1&th=1
for awhile (as backup power for modem/router...it's worked well in that role). So I wondered if it could also cook an egg with the mini Dash cooker
https://www.amazon.com/DMS001WH-Ele...s=dash+egg+cooker&qid=1686254222&sr=8-10&th=1
It works great...even though the dash is listed at 350watts and the inverter at 300watts. I now take these with me when car/van camping...lets you cook from your picnic table and you can take the charger and charge it (80V battery) from any nearby outlet.

Note: To reduce battery use...Plug in the cooker (with egg) for 2 minutes....and then let it sit for another minute unplugged. Perfectly cooked...and easy cleanup.

 

[wayne49]

I have an Aroma 300W rice cooker, pulls 270W. Does the job.

Also a 1,000W hot plate, that only pulls 900W at full power. Also, does the job.

Something about not pushing to the max? A buffer for consumer safety? As if.

Probably using cheaper lower power components, and the label says higher power to compete on the shelf.

 

[thomas.stevens]

It's great to hear that you've found a way to make your Greenworks power inverter and the mini Dash egg cooker work together for your car/van camping trips! While your Dash egg cooker, commonly used for preparing delightful eggs in a basket, is listed at 350 watts and the Greenworks power inverter is rated at 300 watts, it's important to note that devices like egg cookers may have a higher initial power draw when they start heating up, which could exceed the inverter's continuous power rating. This might lead to potential issues with the inverter or the device itself. Operating devices close to their maximum power rating can put stress on the inverter and lead to overheating or damage. Additionally, if the power inverter is not able to provide the required power, it could potentially trip or shut down. Overloading the inverter could also lead to issues with your vehicle's electrical system.

 

[JT646]

It's great to hear that you've found a way to make your Greenworks power inverter and the mini Dash egg cooker work together for your car/van camping trips! While your Dash egg cooker, commonly used for preparing delightful eggs in a basket, is listed at 350 watts and the Greenworks power inverter is rated at 300 watts, it's important to note that devices like egg cookers may have a higher initial power draw when they start heating up, which could exceed the inverter's continuous power rating.

I've probably used the inverter/battery over 50 times with the mini cooker...so far no issues. It does have an internal cooling fan that cycles on only occasionally. I now even use the cooker for veggie burgers--about 9 minutes continious use plus 2-3 minutes off (with it's residual heat). This has been a nice addition and it's getting a lot of outdoor use. YMMV

PS Another neat trick is to wrap the cooker in a small towel during use...the extra insulation keeps the heat in...and the cooker will cycle off quicker (power saver) when it's up to temperature. And yes, I keep a close eye on it when it's plugged in & insulated.

 

[abnorm]

It's great to hear that you've found a way to make your Greenworks power inverter and the mini Dash egg cooker work together for your car/van camping trips! While your Dash egg cooker, commonly used for preparing delightful eggs in a basket, is listed at 350 watts and the Greenworks power inverter is rated at 300 watts, it's important to note that devices like egg cookers may have a higher initial power draw when they start heating up, which could exceed the inverter's continuous power rating. This might lead to potential issues with the inverter or the device itself. Operating devices close to their maximum power rating can put stress on the inverter and lead to overheating or damage. Additionally, if the power inverter is not able to provide the required power, it could potentially trip or shut down. Overloading the inverter could also lead to issues with your vehicle's electrical system.

This sounds like SPAM.............or maybe that's LONDON ?

I have a number of DASH appliances.......How would you ever cook "eggs in a basket" in a mini dash ?
I use a Kil-A-Watt and see NO "higher initial power draw" at startup

It's a Stand-Alone Inverter System !.............Battery/Inverter..............NO Vehicle Required

From JT's original post: " I now take these with me when car/van camping...lets you cook from your picnic table and you can take the charger and charge it (80V battery) from any nearby outlet."

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Hey JT..................What's the Battery cost ?.............$90 for the inverter ?

I'm amazed at How much you can do with so LITTLE power.............

I Love my Dash Mini Bunt Cake maker...........I make Corn Bread Bites in it......One box of Jiffy mix.......Egg/Milk...... All dumped into a ZipLoc bag.....Just Clip a corner and pipe it into the cooker......takes me an Hour to cook the batch.....Four at-a-time......

Geez! they're just bigger than a Quarter !......And best-of-all they're ALL crust

 

[JT646]

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Hey JT..................What's the Battery cost ?.............$90 for the inverter ?

I'm amazed at How much you can do with so LITTLE power.............

I Love my Dash Mini Bunt Cake maker...........I make Corn Bread Bites in it......One box of Jiffy mix.......Egg/Milk...... All dumped into a ZipLoc bag.....Just Clip a corner and pipe it into the cooker......takes me an Hour to cook the batch.....Four at-a-time......

Geez! they're just bigger than a Quarter !......And best-of-all they're ALL crust

I bought a greenworks lawn tractor (Costco)---and it came with 12 of the 80V batteries. I only use 4 at a time (for mowing)...so I have a few extras.
The inverter was a free gift from greenworks--(for writing up a review of their lawn tractor)....I believe it's about $90 on Amazon otherwise.

That Bunt cake maker sounds great...especially for cornbread! I imagine it's bigger than the mini griddle/cooker...so it might put me over budget on inverter power (?).

 

[abnorm]

NOPE....................same size as the mini griddle and 300-350 watt rating.............

Those cakes are tiny....it's hard to count how many it makes 'cause Quality control X2 alters the count.........

 

[Happy Camper]

This sounds like SPAM.............or maybe that's LONDON ?

I have a number of DASH appliances.......How would you ever cook "eggs in a basket" in a mini dash ?
I use a Kil-A-Watt and see NO "higher initial power draw" at startup

It's a Stand-Alone Inverter System !.............Battery/Inverter..............NO Vehicle Required

From JT's original post: " I now take these with me when car/van camping...lets you cook from your picnic table and you can take the charger and charge it (80V battery) from any nearby outlet."

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Hey JT..................What's the Battery cost ?.............$90 for the inverter ?

I'm amazed at How much you can do with so LITTLE power.............

I Love my Dash Mini Bunt Cake maker...........I make Corn Bread Bites in it......One box of Jiffy mix.......Egg/Milk...... All dumped into a ZipLoc bag.....Just Clip a corner and pipe it into the cooker......takes me an Hour to cook the batch.....Four at-a-time......

Geez! they're just bigger than a Quarter !......And best-of-all they're ALL crust

Stop giving chatgpt a hard time lol

 

[abnorm]

^"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that"​

 

[Mr&MrsK]

I have an Aroma 300W rice cooker, pulls 270W. Does the job.

Also a 1,000W hot plate, that only pulls 900W at full power. Also, does the job.

Something about not pushing to the max? A buffer for consumer safety? As if.

Probably using cheaper lower power components, and the label says higher power to compete on the shelf.

I made quesadillas in the Aroma just a few weeks ago. Was also surprised to discover I could brown meat in it despite reading several people online saying it was impossible in a rice cooker. It's a versatile, low wattage cooking tool, & very easy to clran. Will occasionally hook the air fryer up to the car battery through an inverter, but mostly relied on the Aroma & a 10" Oregon Trail grill this spring & summer.

 

[INTJohn]

People cook eggs? I just mix them up with oatmeal flakes add a lil water & molasses and chow down.
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