Rich D. wrote:
2oldman wrote:
If MSW works for you, great. A good PSW is much less risk. Not zero, less. I think it's only fair to people reading this that they're aware of that.
X2, exactly!
Harold1946, don't expect others to do your research for you. I find much testing and documentation on sites that support "off the grid" living. I'm sure you can find them too if you really want to. There is only one type of PURE sine wave inverter which almost exactly duplicates 120 VAC household power and then there are many types Modified square wave inverters. The better the MSW, the more steps it makes to approximate a pure sine wave thereby the fewer chances of over-heating, higher power consumption and reduced motor life. MSW inverters are NOT created equally.
And, of course (like the TV commercial with the young lady and the "French Model" date) just because it is on the internet does not make it true. 14 years is a long time in the world of electronics. If your setup worked for you all this time, great. It does not mean a new energy efficient refrigerator won't be harmed by a bad MSW inverter while costing more battery consumption at the same time.
I simply asked for
onereference of a link to the " thousands of them" you say are available. I would have thought you would be willing to share.
Northern Arizna Wind & Sun does not do this type of testing. I have been doing business with them since 1983. They designed the solar system for my S&B and MH. If you check with them,they will inform you that there have been several improvments to MSW inverters in the last decade, making them produce much cleaner power.
FYI; My 2009 coach has a MSW inverter powering an Amana energy star refer, an Amana 1500 watt microwave, 32" LG LED TV.
I will agree that there are bad MSW inverters, but there are also bad SW inverters.
Why in the world are you a member here if you are not willing to share information :S
I might add there are 140 Siena motorhomes, all having MSW inverters, some even with washers and dryers.
