MOUNTING INVERTER
Submitted: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 09:04
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Member - BUNDY BOY (WA)
Hi there all
now im updating my inverter from a 1500w12v.to a 2500w 12v...as unaware why but it wont run the microwave any more power to micro but when you hit the
cook button power stops....micro works fine on 240 volt...now im wondering.if its been wired up correctly. 3 rd battery is a storage battery only...charges via crank battery and red arc solenoid .3rd battery not having terminals just tread and nut posts.....thick battery cable from 3rd to Anderson plug then to inverter.....my Q is should i fuse the cable from battery 3 to inverter.....it has not had 1 since fitted.......and when inverter not in use should i disconnect from battery eg:pull Anderson plug.....
should
inverters only be turned on when having something plugged into them??and for how long can you leave them running
these may sound simple but was fitted when got vehicle..and have not used it much but intend to use regularly now..am using for small microwave .and kettle .not at the same time off
course Cheers Bundy
Reply By: Maîneÿ . . .- Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 09:35
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 09:35
Bundy, you say your *updating* to a larger inverter?
How was the smaller unit installed?
Was it different to the method you have described above?
The inverter should have an "on/off" switch on it, so just turn it on when you use it, it's 12v (not 240v) running in the cable from the battery to the inverter.Image Could Not Be Found
The inverter uses no measurable current when attached to the battery and is turned off, just as your headlights use no current when turned off.
If the inverter has fan forced cooling, and at that size I'm positive it has, there is no hassle in having it on while charging phones etc for many hours at a time, my fan cooled inverter stays on 24/7 at times with-out any problems.
Maîneÿ . . .
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