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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i think a qualifier is in order
i think you took PT..to literally
i'm sure he meant always on when watching TV
thats why many inverters have a "remote switch" option
besides many inverters have a "load sense" which means they only draw "mill-amps" of power when there is no devices turned on
and can easily be left on the whole camping trip, without significant impact on the batteries, especially since you plan on running the generator some
we full time, our TWO inverters are never turned off, unless i'm doing some kind of maintenance work on batteries or wiring
i think you took PT..to literally
i'm sure he meant always on when watching TV
thats why many inverters have a "remote switch" option
besides many inverters have a "load sense" which means they only draw "mill-amps" of power when there is no devices turned on
and can easily be left on the whole camping trip, without significant impact on the batteries, especially since you plan on running the generator some
we full time, our TWO inverters are never turned off, unless i'm doing some kind of maintenance work on batteries or wiring
