Electrical ground question(s)
I'm thinking of installing a medium size inverter so I can use my laptop while running on 12V DC. This Power Bright unit is an example of what I'm considering. There's a space under one of the...
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rich85704 wrote:GoPower 150w sine wave.
Don, thanks! I'm thinking a MUCH smaller inverter, 150W max, for the laptop and charging the phone and iPad. Seems like that brings the load down to 15 amps max on that circuit, and should be safe. But here's the rub: the lower-power inverters I can find so far are not pure sine wave. Lots of units which are advertised to plug into a cigarette lighter in your car, and for the purpose of laptop use. Does the fried apples analogy hold for a device which runs off a power brick like my lap top?
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Excellent inverter(shop around). I have the 300w version. Very low idle draw. Provision for a remote power switch. Should work great for your intended use.
Yes connect the inverter chassis to the frame. Not sure if the small 150w even has a provision. No need to be concerned with the 120v output ground. On-board independendent source does not need the output grounded, just plug your device in directly.
