WHICH INVERTER IS THE BEST AND WHAT SIZE FOR A AIR CONDITIONING
Submitted: Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 14:48
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Dan0603
I want to get a inverter to convert my 12v DC into 230v AC, but what kind of inverter shall i use and what size?
And how does it work with a AC Air conditioning????
Cheers DAN
Reply By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 14:56
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 14:56
bluddy big inverter and bluddy big batteries :)
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Reply By: revhead307 - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 15:03
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 15:03
Dan,
If thread 31547 was genuine, then stop fishing for crap. your either full of it yourself, or your a solenoid short of a dual battery system.
Rev
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 17:18
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 17:18
Well you will need to know the AC size, say 1.5hp for a small one. 1 HP=746watt so thats about 1100 watts total. Multiply that by 6 (yes 6) as it could take up to 6 times running load to start the sucker (or blower in this case) and theres your inverter size, say 6600, or 7000 to be round. Divide that by 12, thats 584 amps at starting, so you'll need 120mm cable from your 6 (yes SIX) 100a-h batteries all connected in parallel to complete the setup, easy really
totally impractical tho.
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Reply By: BenSpoon - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 18:34
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 18:34
get some 3000W
inverters off ebay. They should be reliable enough. While you are at it, pick up a pipe bender to bend the cable you will need to run to power the inverter under load.
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Reply By: Member - Collyn R (WA) - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 19:33
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 19:33
This is not feasible even at 24 volts. Battery required is plus 1000 Ah.
Collyn Rivers
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 21:00
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 21:00
Hey Collyn,
Good to see you back and that you have re thinked the whole issue of NOT posting due to the gherkinheads that sometimes get on here.
OnYa pal.....
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 10:13
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 10:13
Yes, I agree.
Your posts are always informative Collyn, even for us sparkys.
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Reply By: 4145derek - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 21:18
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 21:18
WHAT THA !!!
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Reply By: lifeisgood - Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 22:11
Monday, Mar 13, 2006 at 22:11
I can hear the guys all crying out --" YOU CANT BE SERIOUS"/
A fan might be a COOL alternative!?
I would have thought your aim would be to use a 240v ac alternator to drive your
ac air con unit. Or would that not meet your dubious (it seems) agenda?
Just dont camp near me whilst you are running it though Cheers
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Reply By: fisho64 - Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 02:21
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 at 02:21
followed that other thread also.
He's taking the p.ss I reckon.
But he's got a sense of humour as his bait gets plenty of nibbles!
Forget the aircon and strap a bag of ice to ya head mate!!
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