Inverter Install?
I have a 2000W inverter and wish to use it in my trailer but have questions. I assume that when the inverter is connected to the batteries, any A/C item plugged to the inverter will be energized. M...
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nu2this2 wrote:
Thanks, A circuit breaker label says converter. If this is turned off dose not that mean that I'm bypassing it? I have power to all the items you mention when on shore power. I'm trying to bypass the built in converter because my inverter is now providing 120V, but not to my receptacles.
Not bypassing but disabling. which is what you want to do. So in context yes. Turn that breaker off if plugging into the inverter.
if you want to do the inverter install right.. There are 2.2 types of inverters for this post
1: a Stand alone inverter has 12vdc IN and 120 vdc out and simply plugging in after turning off the breakers for the water heater. Air Conditioners and converters and fridge (or lock fridge on Gas) is as good as anything.
2: is a "pass through design this has 12 volt and 120 volt in and 120 volt out. If it is JUST an inverter
2.1 -----120 in-----inverter (with 12 volt connection----120 out
This type will go to "Standby" when not needed like a UPS system but without the battery charger
2.2 Same as 2.1 but also charges batteries.. Like a UPS system. in fact both of the units I used were operating in UPS mode (The TV did not even blink when shore power went out)
