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kyle86
Explorer
Oct 29, 2015

Acceptable voltage drop for Xantrex 600w inverter? Overload?

I'm new to the RV world but definately not new to electricity. I have been having a lot of fun testing out inverters but I have a couple questions for you tech gurus. I purchased a 1990s model new ...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Oct 31, 2015
VOLT DROP "Here to there"

Dropped Voltage "Everywhere"

Example of excessive volt drop. 12.2 measured at the battery post versus 11.3 measured at the inverter terminal input.
Example of voltage droop. 11.0 measured at the positive battery post and at the inverter inlet terminal.
They are fixed by two entirely different methods.

Not trying to play hall monitor here - merely trying to maintain clarity.

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