Inverter Causes Quick Surge

[RichieW]

I just got a MicroSolar 1000W inverter. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F4TP3AE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I added a cigarette lighter connection, so I can plug the inverter into a cigarette lighter connection in the trailer. The connection is right next to the built-in radio/CD/DVD player in the trailer.

I plugged it in, and turned the power on. When I do, there is a quick surge (or something) that causes my radio to reset to "12:00 blinking", and the inverter doesn't switch to "ON".

Then, I push the "on" button again, and it powers up just fine. I have run the TV off the inverter for over an hour without any other problems.

But after shutting down and trying to use the inverter again a day later, the same process happens.

Any ideas what is going on?

[CA_Traveler]

It has 1000W/12V = 83A draw capability. You have it connected to a 8A plug?

Connect it directly to the battery.

[MrWizard]

moved from technology corner

[Shadow_Catcher]

That it comes with 7AWG wire that is to be connected to the battery is a good indication it needs more.

[2oldman]

Yes. There are big capacitors in there that need a blast of current to start. At least that's what my 4kw inverter does. At first I thought the thing was shorting out.

You may have better luck connecting it directly to the battery. That's a big inverter to be using a 12v socket, and just powering a TV. And it's not a very good one, either.