Two inverters for 50 amp service
We have a Go Power IC Series 3000 watt inverter and 50 amp service on our 5th wheel. I have 2 complaints about it that I wasn't aware of when it was installed. The monitor panel only monitors Line...
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Let's start from the beginning: The inverter, no matter what, typically runs with a 12 VDC input. For this part, you can hook up your 12 VDC line to two inverters without any problem.
Second, each of those inverters typically has two each 120V AC single phase lines at the output which would give you a total of four 120vac, 15/20 amp, single phase lines.
Third, you don't have to use all four! For example, you can use one line from each inverter. Use one line to power one side of the RV, and another line to power the other side.
If your inverter has a line monitor that watches only one line, use that line on one side, and use one line from the other inverter on the other side. Both lines would be monitored.
However, since each of the four lines has an individual breaker in the inverter, it will monitor itself anyway.
Kinda expensive. Also, you say you may be plugged into a relative's 15 or 20 amp line. I have to assume this means you are running off an AC line and really don't need an inverter, since the inverter makes AC from DC in.
Two each, 2000 watt inverters in the above suggestion will be able to produce a maximum of 2000 watts since you are only using half of each one. However, those inverters are taking power from your batteries. The batteries have to be charged from the relatives house AC power which is limited to 15 or possibly 20
amps.
A 20 amp AC line from the relatives house can only deliver a MAX of 2400 watts and that is assuming no losses and a perfect condition.
I guess I've talked myself into getting confused about what you really want to do.
Second, each of those inverters typically has two each 120V AC single phase lines at the output which would give you a total of four 120vac, 15/20 amp, single phase lines.
Third, you don't have to use all four! For example, you can use one line from each inverter. Use one line to power one side of the RV, and another line to power the other side.
If your inverter has a line monitor that watches only one line, use that line on one side, and use one line from the other inverter on the other side. Both lines would be monitored.
However, since each of the four lines has an individual breaker in the inverter, it will monitor itself anyway.
Kinda expensive. Also, you say you may be plugged into a relative's 15 or 20 amp line. I have to assume this means you are running off an AC line and really don't need an inverter, since the inverter makes AC from DC in.
Two each, 2000 watt inverters in the above suggestion will be able to produce a maximum of 2000 watts since you are only using half of each one. However, those inverters are taking power from your batteries. The batteries have to be charged from the relatives house AC power which is limited to 15 or possibly 20
amps.
A 20 amp AC line from the relatives house can only deliver a MAX of 2400 watts and that is assuming no losses and a perfect condition.
I guess I've talked myself into getting confused about what you really want to do.
