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phemens
Explorer
Jul 01, 2019

Questions about wiring for Samlex inverter/charger/converter

Hi, In the process of installing a Samlex 3012 inverter charger. This will replace existing stand-along 2000W inverter, along with my Boondocker converter/charger. Couple of questions, sorry if th...
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2oldman
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2019
phemens wrote:
However, if I leave breakers on, but turn off power to the Boondocker converter/charger, I lose power to the refrigerator
How do you 'turn off' the charger? When I went whole-house I installed an spst switch for the converter 120v power.

Your 12v appliances should never lose power simply if the charger is off...unless you've messed with the wiring. That means you could never boondock.

Rest of it sounds good.. especially the Li. Did you consider going higher voltage?

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