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Njmurvin
Jun 20, 2017Explorer
I reached out to Xantrex. The responder mentioned something about the possibility that the vacuum is creating "differential current". I googled it and it was over my head. He recommended an inverter that is meant to be hard wired (i.e. some of their more expensive models). That's nice. But, I have $400 invested in this one and I'm not prepared to dump it in favor of an upgrade just so I can run this particular vacuum. I'm just concerned that I may run into other devices in the future with similar behavior.
The vacuum has a 2 prong plug (also suspicious) but other devices I have plugged in also have 2 prong plugs. I will try the extension cord test but the trailer is now stored away and I don't have access to the storage bay where the inverter is located. I can plug an extension into one of the trailer's AC outlets and try it that way. I have a remote switch for the inverter to turn it on and off from inside the trailer.
The vacuum has a 2 prong plug (also suspicious) but other devices I have plugged in also have 2 prong plugs. I will try the extension cord test but the trailer is now stored away and I don't have access to the storage bay where the inverter is located. I can plug an extension into one of the trailer's AC outlets and try it that way. I have a remote switch for the inverter to turn it on and off from inside the trailer.
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