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Bobbo
Explorer II
Apr 18, 2020

Lazy man wants inverter disconnect switch INSIDE trailer

We do a lot of boondocking, and the inverter draws battery power even when it is turned "off," so I installed a Blue Sea disconnect in the battery box to completely disable it. It didn't take me long,...
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time2roll
Nomad
Apr 20, 2020
I think 2.4 is idle current when on but no load. That is crazy power for being off. Did you measure this? Maybe the remote is not functioning properly or the inverter power switch needs to be turned off. (see p7) The off switch should cut that power significantly. Although 2.4 at idle is still a bit high as most are closer to 1 amp per 1000 watts.

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