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Samlex SAM-1500-12 1500 watt modified sine wave inverter with two outlets
SAM-1500-12 rear panel with M9 DC terminals and cooling fans
Samlex SAM-1500-12 1500 watt modified sine wave inverter with two outlets
SAM-1500-12 rear panel with M9 DC terminals and cooling fans

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Samlex SAM-1500-12 1500 Watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter, 12V, Remote Ready

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SKU: SAM-1500-12
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Input Voltage: 12 VDC
Output: 120 VAC Modified Sine Wave
Continuous Power: 1500 W
Surge Power: 3000 W
AC Outlets: 2 x NEMA 5-15R
Remote Control: Port included; optional SAM-RC
Samlex SAM-1500-12 1500 Watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter, 12V, Remote Ready

Samlex SAM-1500-12 1500 Watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter, 12V, Remote Ready

$344.60
$276.00
(You save $68.60 )
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Description  

Samlex SAM-1500-12 - 1500W Modified Sine Wave Power Inverter, 12V

Corded tools at a site with no grid power is exactly the job the SAM-1500-12 exists for. Its 3000 watt one-second surge absorbs the start-up kick of drills, grinders and small saws that would trip a lighter inverter, and 1500 continuous watts keeps them cutting once they spin. Behind that sits industrial-grade fusing: eight 30 amp fuses handling a 150 amp full-load draw. Order online, or send crew quantities for a written quote in 24 to 48 hours.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty. A 2 year Samlex America term covers the SAM-1500-12; you receive the exact written terms together with any quote we issue.

Sized for Start-Up Loads

3000 watts on tap
The one-second surge rating is what actually starts a motor. Tools that stall a 1000 watt unit at the trigger pull get double the headroom here.
240 amps of fusing
Eight internal 30 amp fuses guard the DC side, sized to a 150 amp continuous draw rather than an afterthought single fuse.
Fan waits until 90 watts
Below 90 to 110 watts of load the cooling fan stays off, so trickle duty like phone chargers and radios runs silent.
  • Remote-ready - front-panel port accepts the optional Samlex SAM-RC switch.
  • All-weather envelope: -13 to 122 degrees F operation, derated above 104 degrees F.
  • Protection stack: low and high voltage shutdowns, latching overload and ground fault, auto-reset over-temperature.
  • ETL listed with cool surface and soft start design.

Technical Specifications

Samlex SAM-1500-12 Specifications
Part NumberSAM-1500-12 (also searched as SAM 1500 12, SAM1500-12, SAM 1500)
Output WaveformModified sine wave
Continuous Power1500 W (resistive load)
Surge Power3000 W (under 1 second)
AC Output120 VAC ±10%, 60 Hz ±5%; 2 x NEMA 5-15R outlets
DC Input Voltage12 V battery systems; 10.5 - 15.0 VDC operating range
DC Input Current150 A at continuous power; 0.65 - 0.75 A at no load
DC ConnectionsM9 nut-and-bolt terminals; 8 x 30 A internal input fuses (240 A total)
Peak Efficiency90% (at 50% load)
Remote ControlPort included; optional Samlex SAM-RC remote
ProtectionsLow voltage alarm 10.8 V, shutdown 10.5 V; high voltage shutdown above 15.5 V; overload and ground fault (latching, manual reset); over-temperature (auto reset)
CoolingLoad-controlled fan (on above 90 - 110 W)
Operating Temperature-13°F to 122°F (-25°C to 50°C); output derated above 104°F (40°C)
Dimensions7.95 x 11.14 x 3.3 inches (202 x 283 x 84 mm)
Weight7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
StandardsETL listed
Warranty2 years (Samlex America)
Technical Documentation
SAM-1500-12 Product Manual (PDF) · SAM-1500-12 Specification Sheet (PDF)

Where This Inverter Is Used

  • Construction and field work - corded drills, chargers and work lights off the truck batteries.
  • Emergency backup - refrigerator-scale essentials during an outage, fed from a battery bank.
  • RV and camp kitchens - kettles, griddles and other resistive appliances.
  • Solar off-grid systems - mid-size AC loads from a 12 V bank.
Running more than two things at once? See the SAM-2000-12 → Three outlets, 2000 continuous watts and a 4000 watt surge window at the top of the 12 V SAM line.

Ordering

Be honest about your loads and this inverter will treat you well. Universal-motor tools and resistive appliances are its home turf. Electronics with delicate switching supplies deserve a pure sine unit, and we will point you to one rather than sell you the wrong box. Multi-unit orders: written quote in 24 to 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who backs the SAM-1500-12 and for how long?

Samlex America, for 2 years. Ask for a quote and the full warranty document arrives with it in writing.

Will it start my circular saw or grinder?

Most 10 to 12 amp corded tools start fine because the 3000 watt surge window covers the motor's inrush. A tool that runs near 1500 watts continuously is the practical ceiling; if yours sits there, size up rather than run at the redline.

What DC wiring does a 150 amp draw call for?

Keep the battery-to-inverter run short and use 1/0 AWG or heavier with a properly rated fuse at the battery. Samlex's DC-2500-KIT 300 amp installation kit is built for this model and the 2000 watt unit above it.

Can it run unattended with the engine off?

Yes, within limits the inverter enforces itself: at 10.8 volts it sounds a low-battery alarm and at 10.5 volts it shuts down, which protects a starting battery from being pulled flat. For long engine-off sessions, feed it from a dedicated deep-cycle bank instead of the starter battery.

1500 watts that shrugs off the trigger pull.

Order online today, or tell us the tools on your crew's truck and a battery specialist will confirm the sizing in writing, with no obligation to buy.

Call 1-877-775-4381  ·  battery specialists, not a call center

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (State of California only).

Warranty Information  
2 Year Limited Warranty (Samlex America)
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