Yes, the Cotek is a pure sine wave unit. It's my understanding that it's a more industrial version of the Samlex line made for emergency vehicles, etc. It doesn't have plugs but I'm not sure I want to go the manual route as I like the idea of a simple one button press for the inverter not to mention, only powering outlets I know it can handle. I get thick sometimes, and this would provide me with some comfort. Not to mention, it appears as though I still have to tweak the breaker config so I don't turn off the outlets at the same time I turn off the controller/charger. But I do like the power conditioning affording by the whole house approach.
As for the location, yep. The inverter will be very close to batteries. I created a new enclosed and vented battery bay with the inverter positioned just on the other side of the divider. I also have the inline fuse all ready to go. Geesh I love the internet. Between you great folks and a wealth of information, it sure can be empowering.
-T
pianotuna wrote:
Hi tsweez,
Is the Cotek a pure sine wave unit?
Check to see if the converter plugs in. Mine does. If yours does not, add a female plug and a male plug. Or add a switch. I do prefer the plug as it allow for double conversion when there is poor quality shore power.
I see no advantage to using an "internal to the inverter" transfer switch. Sooner or later the contacts may burn. When they do *ouch*.
Just use the KISS principle when installing the inverter.
I.E. as close as humanly possible to the battery bank, without being in the same compartment, and plug in the existing shore power cord.
tsweez wrote:
For reference, the Cotek I have does have a built-in 30amp transfer.
