Exide STAR 24V 1450VA: what it runs and for how long
Exide’s 1450 VA, 24 V home inverter: the specs the maker states, the load it handles, and backup with common batteries.
- 1450 VA
- Runs up to about 928 W comfortably
- 24 V battery
Specifications
As stated on the manufacturer’s page, read on 15 October 2026.
| Brand | Exide |
|---|---|
| Model | STAR 24V 1450VA |
| Rating | 1450 VA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Output wave | Pure sine wave |
| Maximum charging current | 12 A |
| Lithium battery support | Not stated |
| Solar charging | Not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated |
| Source | Exide product page |
What it can run
Keep the running load under about 928 W: that is about 80% of its VA as 1160 W less a 25% margin for motors starting and battery sag. Home sets it covers:
Backup with 2 × 150 Ah tubular
| Load | Backup |
|---|---|
| 100 W | 28 h 50 min |
| 200 W | 14 h 25 min |
| 300 W | 9 h 30 min |
| 400 W | 6 h 50 min |
| 500 W | 5 h 10 min |
| 600 W | 4 h 05 min |
| 800 W | 2 h 50 min |
| 928 W | 2 h 10 min |
Backup with other battery sizes
| Load | 2 × 100 Ah | 2 × 150 Ah | 2 × 200 Ah |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 W | 19 h 10 min | 28 h 50 min | 38 h 25 min |
| 200 W | 9 h 30 min | 14 h 25 min | 19 h 10 min |
| 300 W | 5 h 55 min | 9 h 30 min | 12 h 50 min |
| 400 W | 4 h 05 min | 6 h 50 min | 9 h 30 min |
| 500 W | 3 h | 5 h 10 min | 7 h 20 min |
| 600 W | 2 h 20 min | 4 h 05 min | 5 h 55 min |
| 800 W | 1 h 25 min | 2 h 50 min | 4 h 05 min |
| 928 W | 1 h 10 min | 2 h 10 min | 3 h 25 min |
What it adds to your bill
Running 464 W through two hours of cuts a day adds about 51.9 units a month to your bill: 43.5 to recharge the battery and 8.4 for standby. See it at your state’s rates in the inverter calculator.
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Batteries for this inverter
It takes 2 × 12 V battery in series. Tubular batteries of 100 to 220 Ah.