Inverter on Generator wiring?
I have a 2021 Grand Design 381m. I just put in 2 Lifepo4 batteries and am installing a Pure Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I am looking for the easiest way to do it before my trip next week. I have a...
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If you are talking about wiring the Inverter in PARALLEL with the generator then yes there are several reasons not to do it... One of them is the Inverter may "Flame on" if you start the genny.
Now a betterway... Some inverters have power pass through (Built in transfer switch) wire the Generator to the IN and the out to the RV but that's still not a great idea.> WHY.
on your ATS the Generator rules.. If there is power on the Generator leds. then that's the selected power source.. and also the converter is live.
Putting the iverter there (The source of last resort) is goign to make it the preferred source plus it will be looping That is the converter is charging as the inverter is discharging and the result is swiftly dead batteries >
Best is to do it right.. Either a 2nd tansfer switch or even a manual transfer switch (you can get 30 ap DPDT or 3PDT center off transfer switches) or a small Generator transfer (manual) panel. (This is the best low cost option)
The inverter goes to the Generator leads on the transfer panel
You put only selected circuits on the transfer panel.. Like Bedroom Outlets.> kitchen outlets.. Microwave if the inverter is big enough. Entainerment circuits (TV/Radio/Sat receiver) Then you simply flip over to inverter as needed.
The linked panel is an example Just 4 14 amp circuits
Link for illistration only not recommending for or against this specific product
Now a betterway... Some inverters have power pass through (Built in transfer switch) wire the Generator to the IN and the out to the RV but that's still not a great idea.> WHY.
on your ATS the Generator rules.. If there is power on the Generator leds. then that's the selected power source.. and also the converter is live.
Putting the iverter there (The source of last resort) is goign to make it the preferred source plus it will be looping That is the converter is charging as the inverter is discharging and the result is swiftly dead batteries >
Best is to do it right.. Either a 2nd tansfer switch or even a manual transfer switch (you can get 30 ap DPDT or 3PDT center off transfer switches) or a small Generator transfer (manual) panel. (This is the best low cost option)
The inverter goes to the Generator leads on the transfer panel
You put only selected circuits on the transfer panel.. Like Bedroom Outlets.> kitchen outlets.. Microwave if the inverter is big enough. Entainerment circuits (TV/Radio/Sat receiver) Then you simply flip over to inverter as needed.
The linked panel is an example Just 4 14 amp circuits
Link for illistration only not recommending for or against this specific product
