Running AC on inverter
I'm installing a 2000 watt inverter, was wondering if it's can run an AC unit? Anyone run one off 2000W
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Lipets wrote:
Oh well, thought it would work for 3-4 hours, I should have mentioned I have 600 watts of solar & 4 6V trogen batteries.
I'm just now installing a Magnum AGS so, the genny will be the way to go.
tks for the feedback
You brought up a good post. Everyone that reads this should remember, there is NO free power. Something has to give to utilize certain power sources
Using the Inverter to run an AC, ----
1. Rapidly depleting the Batteries and shortening their life cycle
2. Making the Inverter work extremely hard (shortening its life)
3. You HAVE to have either a Genset (APU) or shore power to recharge the battery bank which will take HOURS to get fully charged. So, you either buy fuel for the Genset or pay for electricity for Shore Power
4. If while in Transit, you will be making the Engine Alternator work much harder also and cause it to wear out quicker.
5. No matter what, running a RV AC is better on Genset or Shore Power. Doug
