SFVdave wrote:
Can I wire a 2000 watt inverter to my existing transfer switch so I can use existing outlets while dry camping without the generator. My battery bank will be a bank of 2 12v Lithiums 100amp each. Not going to be a lot of draw. Currently using a 400 watt for my Dish receiver without any issues. DW wants to know if she could use her hair dryer of 1200 watts for 5 minutes too?
My transfer switch selects between two inputs, like all do. Input 1 is shore power input, input 2 is inverter. It is set to switch to inverter when shore power is not present. Works great.
Inverter is a 1000W PSW inverter. In addition I added a subpanel so all that is powered with the inverter are the inside outlets & microwave. (yes, I can run a microwave on a 1000W inverter, a panasonic true inverter, set to 50% power when I am on the inverter).
That way there is no mistake of having the fridge, WH, AC or charger on the inverter!
make SURE the charger is OFF when on the inverter, otherwise the inverter powers the charger to charge the batteries as the inverter draws them down. No, that doesn't work for long!!
