Check over on solar - elect section ? Link ^ up top left . I have two views ? On my system I have 1800 watt inverter. But I found running it to operate TV . Yes I have larger smart 240v . So I purchased a seperate inverter JUST for TV . It uses way less battery compared to built in Inverter . Also running the larger inverter ? Other things are on stand down mode like microwave etc . Just DONT have the two circuits together!!! The smaller inverter is for TV, USB ONLY !! DONT skimp on the DC cables !! Like a hose with water . The lower the pressure / volts . The larger bathe volume or hose ( cable) to supply required power !! Due to lower pressure or volts !!
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 9th of December 2021 10:14:25 AM
Branchie said
01:05 PM Dec 15, 2021
Dicko I have just read your piece on the inverter, and the fact that you run an extension lead direct from the inverter to the kitchen area to power what ever appliance you requireare you running a power boardie maybe a 4 outlet power board ? I have just installed a 2000w inverter, and wondering how it will go with say a 4 outlet power board.
Mike Harding said
01:46 PM Dec 15, 2021
Branchie wrote:
I have just installed a 2000w inverter, and wondering how it will go with say a 4 outlet power board.
If it lives up to its specification it will produce 2000W maximum irrespective of whether that's via one outlet or twenty outlets.
Dick0 said
02:19 PM Dec 15, 2021
Branchie wrote:
Dicko I have just read your piece on the inverter, and the fact that you run an extension lead direct from the inverter to the kitchen area to power what ever appliance you requireare you running a power boardie maybe a 4 outlet power board ? I have just installed a 2000w inverter, and wondering how it will go with say a 4 outlet power board.
Hi Kevin,
I run my extension cable to a four outlet board (when I need 240V) with switchable sockets, that way my appliances are always plugged in to the board and I can switch on each appliance as required.
I use one appliance at a time with the inverter as they are high wattage appliances and only used for short periods...toaster, sandwich press, espresso pod coffee maker, and microwave.
The setup works well for me and I find this application quick and efficient.
Hope this helps.
Peter_n_Margaret said
05:54 PM Dec 15, 2021
Running more than one appliance at a time from most inverters increases the risk of electrocution if those appliances are earth type (rather than double insulated) and there happens to be a fault in 2 appliances at the same time.
This is why most inverters have just one outlet, to avoid that risk. Using a 4 outlet board circumvents that safety.
If the inverter is plugged into the van inlet socket, there needs to be an ampfibian converter used and the RCD needs to be changed to an RVD to provide better protection.
Cheers,
Peter
Branchie said
07:56 AM Dec 16, 2021
Many thanks Dickson, great help mate.. Safe travels
Check over on solar - elect section ? Link ^ up top left . I have two views ? On my system
I have 1800 watt inverter. But I found running it to operate TV . Yes I have larger smart 240v . So I purchased a seperate inverter JUST for TV . It uses way less battery compared to built in
Inverter . Also running the larger inverter ? Other things are on stand down mode like microwave etc . Just DONT have the two circuits together!!! The smaller inverter is for TV, USB ONLY !! DONT skimp on the DC cables !! Like a hose with water . The lower the pressure / volts . The larger bathe volume or hose ( cable) to supply required power !! Due to lower pressure or volts !!
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 9th of December 2021 10:14:25 AM
Dicko I have just read your piece on the inverter, and the fact that you run an extension lead direct from the inverter to the kitchen area to power what ever appliance you requireare you running a power boardie maybe a 4 outlet power board ? I have just installed a 2000w inverter, and wondering how it will go with say a 4 outlet power board.
If it lives up to its specification it will produce 2000W maximum irrespective of whether that's via one outlet or twenty outlets.
Hi Kevin,
I run my extension cable to a four outlet board (when I need 240V) with switchable sockets, that way my appliances are always plugged in to the board and I can switch on each appliance as required.
I use one appliance at a time with the inverter as they are high wattage appliances and only used for short periods...toaster, sandwich press, espresso pod coffee maker, and microwave.
The setup works well for me and I find this application quick and efficient.
Hope this helps.
This is why most inverters have just one outlet, to avoid that risk. Using a 4 outlet board circumvents that safety.
If the inverter is plugged into the van inlet socket, there needs to be an ampfibian converter used and the RCD needs to be changed to an RVD to provide better protection.
Cheers,
Peter
Many thanks Dickson, great help mate.. Safe travels