Small AC motors and Inverters
Disappointed that my ancient Mod Sine Wave inverter (140W cont, 200W surge) shuts down with a 120W coffee grinder. Works ok with the 400W (cont) MSW inverter built-into the truck, though a little ...
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SoundGuy wrote:
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That'll mean a run of about 5' from the battery terminals to the inverter but I have friend who I think can supply me with 2 gauge at cost so that's what I'll use, along with an 80 amp fuse I bought last year when I was experimenting with another inverter.
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Nice, little line loss there, and the 80amp fuse will protect both the line and the Inverter.
SoundGuy wrote:
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As for running cables, that's easy too - one hole in the storage compartment floor near the front wall for the battery cables and another (because I've decided to go "whole house") for a 120 vac cable running from the inverter output to the outside world. No need for a hatch or expensive weathertight receptacle ... instead I'll wire a Leviton 15 amp WetGuard Receptacle from Home Depot on to a short length of 120 vac cable, run that cable up to the inverter (sealing the hole with caulking), and wire on a 15 amp male plug that will plug into the inverter.
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And that too is a neat solution. Really like that WetGuard connector.
But think I'll still try the auto relay and see how that works. Have always wanted to open up my trailer's basement and see what's inside. :)
