Inverter Chatters
I bought a cheap Harbor Freight inverter. It works OK but when the refrigerator goes into defrost, it chatters.I will return it and buy a better quality one. Has anyone had this happen with a differen...
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Gdetrailer wrote:I know, but its easier to describe the device with copper wire and ferrous metal as a transformer because most recognize the term.SCVJeff wrote:
There is likely nothing wrong with it except the transformer windings chatter when you start to pull a load. Unless you have the correct varnish and a little transformer savvy, either live with it or exchange it. It can be irritating...
Those HF (and pretty much all of the cheapo inverters and even PSW inverters) now days use the same setup as switching power supplies. They employ a HIGH FREQUENCY "CHOPPER" AT THE DC INPUT of the inverter.
They DO NOT USE OR HAVE A 60HZ transformer in the output stage.
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