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joanw2947
Explorer
Nov 28, 2015

Need help choosing a pure sine wave inverter

I am planning to replace my current modified sine wave inverter (Xantrex PRO XM1000 MSW). Xantrex has quit making the PROsine 1000 that I was considering. I am now looking at a COTEK ST1000-112 or a WFCO WF-5110H. Do you have any experience with these units or any information that would help me make a decision? Thanks.
  • 12thgenusa's avatar
    12thgenusa
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    Look at the Xantrex ProWatt SW series. Good reliable pure sine wave power at a reasonable price.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Nov 28, 2015
    I've run a Prosine (excellent),a Samlex (decent) and now running a Cotek 4kw inverter. It's only been in a couple weeks, but so far seems fine.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Nov 28, 2015
    I have and recommend go power brand. Not exactly the low cost solution.
    What ever you choose I also recommend separate components.

    1000 always seems like an odd size. Usually suggest 300 or 2000. If 1000 is what you need then it is fine.
  • joanw2947's avatar
    joanw2947
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    Sorry. I forgot to include that the inverter has to be hard wired.
  • bbaker2001's avatar
    bbaker2001
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    best converter.com Randy will give good advice
    I have a 350 watt. trying to figure why would one need 1000 or even 2000
    all my lights are 12volt.
  • 12thgenusa's avatar
    12thgenusa
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    With a little ingenuity the ProWatt can be "hard wired". I used a standard three-prong plug with a short piece of 14-3 power cord to a j-box located close to the inverter. From there ran standard 14-3 Romex to the manual transfer switch located next to the power distribution panel.
  • dahkota's avatar
    dahkota
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    bbaker2001 wrote:
    best converter.com Randy will give good advice
    I have a 350 watt. trying to figure why would one need 1000 or even 2000
    all my lights are 12volt.


    Our coffee pot takes 900W and various other appliances need 300 - 750W. So we have a 1200W.All our lights are also 12V.
  • WNYBob's avatar
    WNYBob
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    I have a Samlex SSW-2000-12A in my pickup, with a remote status/on off panel. Very satisfied. Site has many wiring diagrams, to help with instalation.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Nov 28, 2015
    Hi,

    So add a male plug to the "hard wire" and insert it into the output of the inverter.

    joanw2947 wrote:
    Sorry. I forgot to include that the inverter has to be hard wired.

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