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Hi, I want to use my Breville LIC400BLKANZ 220-240V ~ 50HZ Induction Cooker on my 12 volt to 240 volt 1000 watt inverter. To reduce power to approximately 1000 watts is it possible place a diode in series with the induction coil albeit the time to cook/boil will be extended. If so what specifications would be needed for the diode and any other considerations? Or is there an alternative better approach? Thank you, Rod.
According to specs, this induction cooker is rated for 2100 watts at full power, easily overwhelming your 1000 watt inverter. Personally, it’s risky attempting to meddle with power circuits in hopes of lowering power drawn from the inverter. At best, setting your cooker to the lowest power setting may allow the inverter to work then carefully dialing up power until the inverter shows signs of overloading or cutting off automatically to protect itself. Theoretically, no more than using half the power of the cooker may allow the inverter to operate without overloading it. Perhaps consider upgrading to a higher power inverter meeting or exceeding the demand of your cooker would be a safer choice.
