how big of an inverter for Direct TV
As I've mentioned on other threads, I'm looking to install an inverter to run my Direct TV components from my batteries. I asked around, called the companies, and determined that; My TV uses abo...
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If it were me i would install a 600WATT PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER. Having more capacity doesnt cost you power drain until you use it... i.e. if your load is only 300WATTs then that is close to the power drain you will be drawing from your batteries...
I started out with just a 150WATT and went to 300WATTS right away. Then it wasn't too long after that I figured I would like some other "must have" units on when camping off the power grid so decided on the 600WATTS PURE SINE WAVE model.
Ocassionally I might draw more than 300WATTS and it is great that I can do it...
My normal drain is very close to 300WATTS.
I got the AIMS PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER from AMAZON for around $149 five years ago or so... I think they still have those for sale. There are several different PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER units you can purchase aorund this price range.
I installed my unit as close to the BATTERY BANKS as I could and then run the 120VAC extension cords to where I needed 120VAC. Using the short 4AWG 12VDC INPUT cable gives me good performance from my 600WATT PSW INVERTER. There is no loss to be concerned about on the 120VAC side of the INVERTER. You most likely won't be more that 12-20 feet away from the INVERTER...
AS you probably have discovered by now from the many posts in the past there really isnt many different ways to do this and be successful about it...
Having some reserve power is a good thing...
Roy Ken
I started out with just a 150WATT and went to 300WATTS right away. Then it wasn't too long after that I figured I would like some other "must have" units on when camping off the power grid so decided on the 600WATTS PURE SINE WAVE model.
Ocassionally I might draw more than 300WATTS and it is great that I can do it...
My normal drain is very close to 300WATTS.
I got the AIMS PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER from AMAZON for around $149 five years ago or so... I think they still have those for sale. There are several different PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER units you can purchase aorund this price range.
I installed my unit as close to the BATTERY BANKS as I could and then run the 120VAC extension cords to where I needed 120VAC. Using the short 4AWG 12VDC INPUT cable gives me good performance from my 600WATT PSW INVERTER. There is no loss to be concerned about on the 120VAC side of the INVERTER. You most likely won't be more that 12-20 feet away from the INVERTER...
AS you probably have discovered by now from the many posts in the past there really isnt many different ways to do this and be successful about it...
Having some reserve power is a good thing...
Roy Ken
