Wiring in an inverter?
So I have 2 inverters in my garage that I would like to add (at least one) to my TT, mostly for the TV, chargers, etc. No microwave, etc, just little stuff. How do you recommend I wire this in? I...
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I plan on using a SPDT (3 way) light switch rated for 20A to switch between my inverter and the 120V bus in the trailer. I could use a 110V coil relay and have it auto switch, but I want to be able to choose myself. By taking the line for the outlets off of the breaker and tying it to the common pole of the switch, and then tying one pole to the breaker and the other to the inverter output, A simple selector will be created. I will wire a properly sized breaker between the inverter and the switch, so both sides have protection, and when the inverter in engaged, both breakers will be in series. The original 15A in the panel and probably a 10A on the inverter control panel I am making.
The 12V side will also have a switch and breaker or fuse, so the Inverter can be powered off if not in use. The reason for the switch is the inverter will be in a not so accessible location.
This will give me about 12 A of total power if I need it with a 1500 W inverter, but well below the switch's rating.
All switching and breakers will be mounted behind a Taymac plastic 2-gang outlet cover so it cannot be switched accidentally. I will share photos when I get around to it later this summer. They come in grey, I will be painting it brown to match the WFCO panel it will be mounted next to.
I will be wiring the Refer on it's own 110V outlet, and my wiring method with the switch will allow for only the convenience outlets to be inverter powered, so nothing with High current will be connected to the inverter, like the microwave, and the fridge will stay on auto, and only run on gas.
The 12V side will also have a switch and breaker or fuse, so the Inverter can be powered off if not in use. The reason for the switch is the inverter will be in a not so accessible location.
This will give me about 12 A of total power if I need it with a 1500 W inverter, but well below the switch's rating.
All switching and breakers will be mounted behind a Taymac plastic 2-gang outlet cover so it cannot be switched accidentally. I will share photos when I get around to it later this summer. They come in grey, I will be painting it brown to match the WFCO panel it will be mounted next to.
I will be wiring the Refer on it's own 110V outlet, and my wiring method with the switch will allow for only the convenience outlets to be inverter powered, so nothing with High current will be connected to the inverter, like the microwave, and the fridge will stay on auto, and only run on gas.
