Power Jack PSW 3000/6000 PSW inverter (ebay)
You know me, I''m always on craigslist or ebay buying things that are not tested or recommended.
I found these inverters on ebay a while back. Power jack 3000/6000w psw inverter
Total cost shipped was $192. ($9 shipping)
They had been going for over $200 but I did see one go for $185. So I put in a low bid and forgot about it. A week later I got the email saying I won so I get to test it out. I could have gone for a smaller one but I was worried I the outlets would be split and we wouldn't be able to use the microwave. A Cobra 1500 would have done it but the Tailgater system needs PSW.
I figured I'd be lucky if the 8-d could handle the load of our 900w microwave using 1375w, and if it did, not for long. Today I hooked it up in the garage a put a 1875w hair dryer on it. The 8-D dropped down into the 11s but held there for the 5 minutes or so I ran the hair dryer. On low the voltage stayed above 12v and then back to 11.5 when I went back to high. The longest we run the microwave is 3 minutes to warm something up so I think it just might do it.
Now to see what happens when I have the solar hooked to the battery as the inverter is used. The Bosch panels will easily be good for over 30a at peak.
Oops, I had the wrong link, edited.
I found these inverters on ebay a while back. Power jack 3000/6000w psw inverter
Total cost shipped was $192. ($9 shipping)
They had been going for over $200 but I did see one go for $185. So I put in a low bid and forgot about it. A week later I got the email saying I won so I get to test it out. I could have gone for a smaller one but I was worried I the outlets would be split and we wouldn't be able to use the microwave. A Cobra 1500 would have done it but the Tailgater system needs PSW.
I figured I'd be lucky if the 8-d could handle the load of our 900w microwave using 1375w, and if it did, not for long. Today I hooked it up in the garage a put a 1875w hair dryer on it. The 8-D dropped down into the 11s but held there for the 5 minutes or so I ran the hair dryer. On low the voltage stayed above 12v and then back to 11.5 when I went back to high. The longest we run the microwave is 3 minutes to warm something up so I think it just might do it.
Now to see what happens when I have the solar hooked to the battery as the inverter is used. The Bosch panels will easily be good for over 30a at peak.
Oops, I had the wrong link, edited.
