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for modified sine wave inverter (most common type, if it doesn't say than it's modified sine) a safe bet would be the 1,000 watt inverters or higher because the mini fridge will surge 3-5 times its continuous rated wattage for anywhere from 1-10 seconds. so although your fridge only needs 90-150 watts to run it might burn out an inverter say in the 150-300 watt range. a modified sine wave 1,000 watt inverter is about $65-100. you are supposed to buy pure sine wave inverters for a fridge, but those are expensive. you do run the risk of ruining the fridge faster if you do not run pure sine wave , however.

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