Changing from Converter to Inverter
Questions I have when changing from a Converter to a Inverter. With an Inverter When not plugged into shore power will all outlets and appliances work automatically as 110 off of the batteries? ...
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I think you mean inverter/charger. You can also get a stand alone inverter and allow your converter to remain in place to charge batteries. I personally prefer separate components.
Most inverter/chargers have a transfer switch so power will pass through when plugged in to utility power or a generator. Yes everything just works normal.
Yes if the inverter/charger is on and ready it will continue to supply power if the utility is cut off or your generator stops. when the power comes back on the inverter/charger will automatically pass through power and start charging the battery back up.
Cost. And yes you should have a battery for each 500 watts of inverter as a minimum. (I read this in my Xantrex Prosine 1800 installation manual. Actually I believe it said something like 400 amp/hours minimum capacity recommended for the 1800w inverter) But we are talking about oem installation that would go by the book to operate at full capacity in general use by people that are not engineers.
Most inverter/chargers have a transfer switch so power will pass through when plugged in to utility power or a generator. Yes everything just works normal.
Yes if the inverter/charger is on and ready it will continue to supply power if the utility is cut off or your generator stops. when the power comes back on the inverter/charger will automatically pass through power and start charging the battery back up.
Cost. And yes you should have a battery for each 500 watts of inverter as a minimum. (I read this in my Xantrex Prosine 1800 installation manual. Actually I believe it said something like 400 amp/hours minimum capacity recommended for the 1800w inverter) But we are talking about oem installation that would go by the book to operate at full capacity in general use by people that are not engineers.
