Wire Inverter to split receptacle?
I recently installed an inverter to run a coffee maker, so far i've been just using an extension cord but that's a bit cumbersome. I don't really want to cut a hole to install a dedicated plug so I...
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And how are you going to get wire from the inverter to the outlet
You can't use the existing wire from there breaker box
If you are pulling new wire from the inverter to the outlet area in the wall?
You might as well install a new outlet inverter only next to the OEM outlet
Or install a switch to choose between inverter or breaker panel OEM line
As for the ground question
That depends on the inverter involved
Some inverter do not use frame ground on the 120v output side
And the OEM wiring will have the ground wires frame bonded
You can't use the existing wire from there breaker box
If you are pulling new wire from the inverter to the outlet area in the wall?
You might as well install a new outlet inverter only next to the OEM outlet
Or install a switch to choose between inverter or breaker panel OEM line
As for the ground question
That depends on the inverter involved
Some inverter do not use frame ground on the 120v output side
And the OEM wiring will have the ground wires frame bonded
