Inverter and Shore Power ??
If the RV is plugged into shore power does it make any difference if the inverter stays on or not? Will it harm anything if the inverter switch is left on ?? thanks
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Depends on the inverter and what you mean by ON.
For example.. In my RV I have a Xantrex Prosine 2.0, This is a inverter/charger with pass through, the specs say it is a very good 3 stage + charger (Alas that module has an issue so i do not often use it)
It has 3 on/off switches with the option of a 4th.
The main On/Off/Remote (4th swtich) must be in either ON or REMOTE (and if you have a remote it has to be on) or the thing will NOT charge the battery or pass power.
The "inverter enable/disable" can be in either position if you have shore power as can the Charger enable/disable if you have another converter online as I do (Progressive Dynamics 9180 with wizard.. I like it better even if the prosine did not have an "issue").
I hope this answers your question.. NOTE: the main on/off/remote is on the inverter itself, the other two I mentioned are on the remote panel inside the living space.
Different models work differently.. (or not, depending on the model) but if it is a pass through type.. I would leave it on.
WHY:
Well... I am parked on a 30 amp site.. I have enough battery that even if I am using electricity to cook dinner (Microwae, toaster oven size large, steamer) I have time to get dressed, Turn off the water heater, go out and RESET the breaker without loosing power to the television, or computers.
It makes one Darn Fine UPS.
For example.. In my RV I have a Xantrex Prosine 2.0, This is a inverter/charger with pass through, the specs say it is a very good 3 stage + charger (Alas that module has an issue so i do not often use it)
It has 3 on/off switches with the option of a 4th.
The main On/Off/Remote (4th swtich) must be in either ON or REMOTE (and if you have a remote it has to be on) or the thing will NOT charge the battery or pass power.
The "inverter enable/disable" can be in either position if you have shore power as can the Charger enable/disable if you have another converter online as I do (Progressive Dynamics 9180 with wizard.. I like it better even if the prosine did not have an "issue").
I hope this answers your question.. NOTE: the main on/off/remote is on the inverter itself, the other two I mentioned are on the remote panel inside the living space.
Different models work differently.. (or not, depending on the model) but if it is a pass through type.. I would leave it on.
WHY:
Well... I am parked on a 30 amp site.. I have enough battery that even if I am using electricity to cook dinner (Microwae, toaster oven size large, steamer) I have time to get dressed, Turn off the water heater, go out and RESET the breaker without loosing power to the television, or computers.
It makes one Darn Fine UPS.
