120v LED vs CFL vs 12v Lamps Results
Following up on another thread discussing using inverter and 120v lights with LEDs or CFLs. I have been using a CFL for a reading lamp for some years, but now have an LED bulb to make a comparison. ...
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BFL13 wrote:
"Jury is still out on replacing the existing converter. I *may* move it up front if I get a suitable battery box and run a heavy gauge 12v line back to the converter/distribution system."
No need. The existing gauge wire(s) from battery back to the DC fuse panel etc will be fine to carry the converter's DC when on converter. They carry the same loads ok when on battery.
The converter up front can go on the battery with short, fat wire or go to the inverter and share the inverter's short, fat wires to the battery. Neg via shunt if using a monitor.
That's a handy bit of info, thanks!
Now to find a 2k-3k PSW inverter that won't break the bank.
I think we've decided to prepare to run the microwave as needed when we stop. Seems much easier than finding a location to mount the generator so we can run it while stored. For the 10 mins (likely max) we'd run it, a strong inverter and a second pair of 6v GC2 batteries (if needed) would be a simple upgrade.
