Inverter out -- extension cord?
I have read that some use extension cord as the ac out on their inverter. We plan to run a flat panel tv, dvd player, or satellite box with our 600 watt inverter. I need to run about 40 feet from the ...
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Hi,
The converter charges the battery, the battery runs the inverter. No loss from the battery. Run a remote switch to the inverter if you are concerned about losses in storage.
Personally I totally disconnect the inverter from the DC inputs during storage. I use a couple of switches from Napa.
The converter charges the battery, the battery runs the inverter. No loss from the battery. Run a remote switch to the inverter if you are concerned about losses in storage.
Personally I totally disconnect the inverter from the DC inputs during storage. I use a couple of switches from Napa.
sjturbo wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
If the genny back feeds the inverter you may damage both. I don't like transfer switches.
It would be simpler by far to feed the plugs direct from the inverter and always have it on. The OEM converter would power the inverter whenever the 30 amp plug is being fed.
Thanks for the input. I assume that you are referring to back feeds in case of a transfer switch failure? I really do not do separate 30' and 15' runs of 12/2.
The inverter will basically be used when boondocking only for the TV,DVD or Sat. so leaving it on all the time seems to be a bad waste of good battery energy.
