Is 15' extension cord OK off inverter?
I have a 400 watt inverter that is dedicated solely for use with my Dish ViP211z receiver. It only draws .42 amps or 12 watts as read off my Killawatt and .38amps 10 watts draw off the 12 volt as rea...
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MrWizard wrote:
your good, just make sure the 120v ext, is run safely, and the inverter will stay cool, air flow is not blocked, not sitting on carpet etc..
The inverter is located under the sofa flat on the floor, plenty of air circulation. The back of the outdoor TV and entertainment center vent to the area also along with a huge sub-woofer that we don't use. There are plenty of open air gaps at the ends and top of the sofa. The inverter is drawing so few watts, that the fan seldom goes on. The DW wants to route the 15' cord up to the cabover bunk and under the mattress. Not sure if that's a good idea. Other option is to route it on top of the mattress the the other side and the receiver.
