Inverter ?
"Mifflin Clay"
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Mifflin, PA
Originally Posted by Customz
That sounds like a hot setup...
What types of limitations do the cigarette lighter powered ones have?
What types of limitations do the cigarette lighter powered ones have?
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I have run a 400W Zantec inverter for about 3 years with no problems. Normally run a 13" TV/VCR unit for the kids in the back seat ever since the DC pare of the AC/DC TV/VCR quit. No plug overheating issues ever. The inverter does get a bit warm to the touch after several hours.
In addition, I have installed a 1750W Zantec inverter in my RV. Used a 300 amp fuse approx 12" from the battery bank and 4/0 wire for a 6' run to and from inverter. Inverter installed in a DRY location per the instruction manual. I have 450 watts (26 amps @ 17 volts) of Solar panels on top of the RV, and a Honda 2000i knock off generator in cas of many rain days. Unit powers everything but the AC. Onlyissue is I need a bigger battery bank as the batteries spend much of their time fully charged during the day, but get drained to <50% by morning.
Greg
In addition, I have installed a 1750W Zantec inverter in my RV. Used a 300 amp fuse approx 12" from the battery bank and 4/0 wire for a 6' run to and from inverter. Inverter installed in a DRY location per the instruction manual. I have 450 watts (26 amps @ 17 volts) of Solar panels on top of the RV, and a Honda 2000i knock off generator in cas of many rain days. Unit powers everything but the AC. Onlyissue is I need a bigger battery bank as the batteries spend much of their time fully charged during the day, but get drained to <50% by morning.
Greg
"Mifflin Clay"
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Mifflin, PA
Originally Posted by muffett
I have run a 400W Zantec inverter for about 3 years with no problems. Normally run a 13" TV/VCR unit for the kids in the back seat ever since the DC pare of the AC/DC TV/VCR quit. No plug overheating issues ever. The inverter does get a bit warm to the touch after several hours. (snip)
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Greg
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Greg
