I would like to run a air compressor off my work van. Does anybody have any experience in power inverters? How strong of a inverter would I need to power a air compressor of these specs?

Amperage (amps) : 15 A
Assembled Depth (in.) : 24.5 in
Assembled Height (in.) : 44.75 in
Assembled Width (in.) : 22 in
CSA Listed : No
Color Family : Yellow
ETL Listed : Yes
Fuel Type : Electric
Item Package Type : Cardboard Container
Item Weight : 88 lb
Low Oil Shut Down : No
Manufacturer Warranty : 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, 1 Year Free Service Contract, 1 Year Limited Warranty
Maximum pressure (psi) : 200
Portable : Yes
Product Depth (in.) : 17
Product Height (in.) : 42
Product Weight (lb.) : 92
Product Width (in.) : 19
Pump Housing Material : Steel
Pump Type : Oil free, Maintenance free
Tank Capacity (gallons) : 15 gal (US)
Tank Material : Steel
Tank Pressure Gauge : Yes
Twin Stack Tank Configuration : No
UL Listed : N-No UL Code Rating
Voltage (volts) : 120 V
Wheel Type : Pneumatic Wheels

 

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