Solenoid as relay question- install inverter
Hello All- 1st time post! I'm attempting to wire an inverter into my coach outlets on my 1999 Born Free 24RB. What I'm trying to do is install the inverter on a transfer switch to the outlets ci...
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Welcome fellow Born Free owner. I did what you are trying to do by wiring in a 30 amp relay into the circuit feeding the outlets. I used a DPDT 30 amp 120 volt relay that I purchased at Grainger. Here's the schematic:
You will need to mount the relay in an electrical box. Then disconnect the Romex at the breaker for the outlets and connect that to the relay. Run a length of Romex from the relay back to the breaker.
A couldn't find the relay I used, but here's a suitable 40 amp one:
https://www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-120VAC-5X847
My 300 watt inverter has provisions for a remote switch which I wired up. It may be possible to wire in a remote switch on your existing inverter. You will have to open up your inverter and see how the switch is wired. If it's a simple SPST switch, you can solder wires onto the terminals and extend the switch to where you need it.
You will need to mount the relay in an electrical box. Then disconnect the Romex at the breaker for the outlets and connect that to the relay. Run a length of Romex from the relay back to the breaker.
A couldn't find the relay I used, but here's a suitable 40 amp one:
https://www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-120VAC-5X847
My 300 watt inverter has provisions for a remote switch which I wired up. It may be possible to wire in a remote switch on your existing inverter. You will have to open up your inverter and see how the switch is wired. If it's a simple SPST switch, you can solder wires onto the terminals and extend the switch to where you need it.
