Back feed wall plugs from inverter
Is there an easy way to backfeed the wall plugs from a small inverter to charge cell phones and other small electronics?
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It is possible for backfeeding to be done safely, but it is NEVER a good idea...one missed step can be deadly.
I wired a small 150W inverter using the transfer switch that smkettner linked to. Here's my build thread.
Worked out nicely for me since I have one circuit that feeds outlets at both TVs (24" LCD), at both nightstands, and the one I use to inflate the AirDream pull out bed. Only downside is that the fridge is on the same circuit, so I need to remember to set the fridge to "gas" when I have the inverter on.
I only have 2 6v batteries, so I purposely kept the inverter size small.....just enough to watch TV and charge a couple of cell phones.
(Note: If you read the thread I linked to, I did subsequently upgrade the converter and the wiring to the batteries to optimize charging.)
I wired a small 150W inverter using the transfer switch that smkettner linked to. Here's my build thread.
Worked out nicely for me since I have one circuit that feeds outlets at both TVs (24" LCD), at both nightstands, and the one I use to inflate the AirDream pull out bed. Only downside is that the fridge is on the same circuit, so I need to remember to set the fridge to "gas" when I have the inverter on.
I only have 2 6v batteries, so I purposely kept the inverter size small.....just enough to watch TV and charge a couple of cell phones.
(Note: If you read the thread I linked to, I did subsequently upgrade the converter and the wiring to the batteries to optimize charging.)
