Inverter
Is best to run inverter when hooked to shorepower or turn it off
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It really depends on the inverter and how it is wired into your house system. Without knowing that, no one can really answer your question for how it would benefit you.
Our inverter is wired such that it can take over loads if our demand exceeds the shore power's output. This keeps us from tripping breakers and shutting down the entire electrical system. This is particularly useful when connected to 15A or (in the summer) 30A.
Leaving our inverter on is also useful in cases of blackouts, brownouts, power surges, and power lulls. Because it acts as a pass through until needed, it has no effect on battery longevity.
We have an inverter/charger. Turning off the inverter has no effect on the charger. To turn off the charger, we must use the charger breaker. This has no effect on the inverter. We can turn off both the inverter and charger with the inverter/charger on/off button.
It is a good idea to understand exactly how your electrical system works.
Our inverter is wired such that it can take over loads if our demand exceeds the shore power's output. This keeps us from tripping breakers and shutting down the entire electrical system. This is particularly useful when connected to 15A or (in the summer) 30A.
Leaving our inverter on is also useful in cases of blackouts, brownouts, power surges, and power lulls. Because it acts as a pass through until needed, it has no effect on battery longevity.
We have an inverter/charger. Turning off the inverter has no effect on the charger. To turn off the charger, we must use the charger breaker. This has no effect on the inverter. We can turn off both the inverter and charger with the inverter/charger on/off button.
It is a good idea to understand exactly how your electrical system works.
