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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time2roll was trying to say that for normal set-ups, to run a microwave you will want a 2000w inverter and four batteries to run it.
I am saying rules of thumb like that are not gospel; you just have to go with what you are actually doing.
EDIT--You also have the surge spec on the inverter at twice the normal rating. Do you wire gauge for the surge rating? One of my inverters seems to say that on that, the ANL fuse is slow enough that it is in fact the surge holding mechanism, so it won't blow during the surge but will if surge is sustained. Not sure that is really what it means, sort of Delphic on that.
I still think if your max load will be drawing say 150 amps, there is no need to wire for fatter than that. Nobody else is going to show up and try to use your inverter for a higher load. If he does, the ANL for your size wiring should blow.
I am saying rules of thumb like that are not gospel; you just have to go with what you are actually doing.
EDIT--You also have the surge spec on the inverter at twice the normal rating. Do you wire gauge for the surge rating? One of my inverters seems to say that on that, the ANL fuse is slow enough that it is in fact the surge holding mechanism, so it won't blow during the surge but will if surge is sustained. Not sure that is really what it means, sort of Delphic on that.
I still think if your max load will be drawing say 150 amps, there is no need to wire for fatter than that. Nobody else is going to show up and try to use your inverter for a higher load. If he does, the ANL for your size wiring should blow.
