Changing from Converter to Inverter
Questions I have when changing from a Converter to a Inverter. With an Inverter When not plugged into shore power will all outlets and appliances work automatically as 110 off of the batteries? ...
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Incwers come in 2x2xmany
First two is MSW or TSW(PSW) go with the latter please your electronics will thank you.
The second two is Inline or Stand alone and the topic of this post
The main is different power ratings from a low of around 50 watts to a high of 2 or 4 thousand watts. You pick the size you need. 2000 and 3000 seem to be the most favcored if you plan on feeding the microwave 300-600 if only feeding TV's
A Stand alone Invewrter makes 120 volt out of 12 volt and has no way of sensing 120 volt..
An inline.. These come in a 2.1 and 2.2.. They have 120 volt in (And out) and 12 volt in/(out) (The out is optional) generally the small ones some RV makers put in for TV only do not have 12 volt out.
The 1000 watt PLUS do..
For years I had a Xantrex Prosine 2.0 (2000 watt) when power failed the TV's and Computers did not even blink as the inverter kicked in that fast.
NOTE: IF you get this type of inverter DO NOT discard your converter.. Disconnect it or turn it off (and tape the breaker) or unplug it if you wish (I wished not, After all Damon gave me a Progressive Dynamics 9180+Wizard and a better converter I've yet to find so I disabled the charger on the Prosine, except for when my 9180 came unpluged then I'd figure it out ... usually about 3am.. flip the Prosine switch and go back to bed, Plug back in in daylight.
Why keep the converter... back up of course. As I recently told somoeone "A back up plan is a good thing".
First two is MSW or TSW(PSW) go with the latter please your electronics will thank you.
The second two is Inline or Stand alone and the topic of this post
The main is different power ratings from a low of around 50 watts to a high of 2 or 4 thousand watts. You pick the size you need. 2000 and 3000 seem to be the most favcored if you plan on feeding the microwave 300-600 if only feeding TV's
A Stand alone Invewrter makes 120 volt out of 12 volt and has no way of sensing 120 volt..
An inline.. These come in a 2.1 and 2.2.. They have 120 volt in (And out) and 12 volt in/(out) (The out is optional) generally the small ones some RV makers put in for TV only do not have 12 volt out.
The 1000 watt PLUS do..
For years I had a Xantrex Prosine 2.0 (2000 watt) when power failed the TV's and Computers did not even blink as the inverter kicked in that fast.
NOTE: IF you get this type of inverter DO NOT discard your converter.. Disconnect it or turn it off (and tape the breaker) or unplug it if you wish (I wished not, After all Damon gave me a Progressive Dynamics 9180+Wizard and a better converter I've yet to find so I disabled the charger on the Prosine, except for when my 9180 came unpluged then I'd figure it out ... usually about 3am.. flip the Prosine switch and go back to bed, Plug back in in daylight.
Why keep the converter... back up of course. As I recently told somoeone "A back up plan is a good thing".
