Automatic Transfer Switch
Iv'e decided to add a Automatic Transfer Switch to my Toy Hauler I installed a solar system with a 2000 watt Renogy Inverter several months ago. I purchased a 30amp Progressive Dynamics ATS. I ...
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pianotuna wrote:
Gdetrailer,
Nice choice of inverter/fridge. My Magnum has a standby mode--but ever few seconds it checks for a load. That causes the microwave to beep, as I run in a "whole house" mode.
Yes, the Tripplite does similar thing as your Magnum, it sends a quick pulse every few seconds in order to detect if there is a 120V load above my preset. Set mine to power on if it sees about 9W, this way I can plug in a 120V trouble light and it will turn on the inverter if I need the light.
I don't bother with MW on inverter, figure for that it doesn't take much effort to start the gen so to me it was a low priority item.
Since you don't need the microwave powered all the time, add a manual switch in a easy to get to location, switch the microwave off when not needed.. That would allow you to take advantage of the low power sleep mode you have.
I use a 20A DPDT toggle with center off to manually select shore or inverter for my Home fridge conversion. Saves plugging and unplugging.
Have been considering upgrading to the Tripplite APS versions which have built in ATS for the fridge which would simplify our setup and teardown list of things to do.
