magnum ME 2012

GordonThree wrote:
Without those on board breakers, a subpanel would be required to provide the over-current protection.

What's wrong with the breakers in a main panel? Any decent inverter will cut out if it can't handle the load.

2oldman wrote:
In unyalli's post it says 'without requiring an inverter subpanel.' What's that about?

With the two circuit breakers built into that inverter, they serve as the "sub-panel". So hots and neutrals for those circuits would be connected to the inverter output.

2oldman wrote:
In unyalli's post it says 'without requiring an inverter subpanel.' What's that about?

Since there are two 15/20 amp circuit breakers on board the inverter, you can wire it directly to outlets, or an appliance. Without those on board breakers, a subpanel would be required to provide the over-current protection.

In unyalli's post it says 'without requiring an inverter subpanel.' What's that about?

stooopid,,, hooked it to a dryer outlet by mistake

Hi Terry,

How did it get fried?

I would contact them to see if they will rebuild your unit. That was the final step in my decision to buy Magnum.

Google works wonders, if you use it.

ME2012-20B Inverter/Charger, 2000 Watts, 12 VDC
Same as ME2012 but also has two 20 amp AC breakers pre-installed.

The ME Series Inverter/Charger from Magnum Energy is designed specifically for rugged mobile applications. The ME Series is powerful, easy-to-use, and best of all, cost effective.

Safe and reliable: The ME Series is ETL Listed to the stringent requirements of UL/cUL 458 and CSA C22.2 #107.1-01, ensuring that the inverter is safe and reliable.

Easy-to-install: Install the ME Series in four easy steps: simply connect the inverter’s output to your distribution circuits or electrical panel, connect your shore power cable (AC) to the inverter’s easy-to-reach terminal block, connect the batteries, and switch on the power.

You may want to call Magnum Energy first. They can rebuild your unit for much less than a new unit.

If the unit you wish to replace has a couple of 15 or 20 Amp circuit breaker than you want a comparable unit..if not the same rational applies since the wiring will be much easier.