Inverters and RCDs

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Atta Boy Luther

If buying an inverter when camping do i buy a portable residual current device as well .

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 at 14:00

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 at 14:00

No. As the inverter is not grounded an RCD will not help you.

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John

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Follow Up By: Atta Boy Luther - Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 at 14:03

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 at 14:03

Clears that up then , thanks .

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Follow Up By: Mike DiD - Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 at 17:05

Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 at 17:05

Just make sure that any Inverter you buy has an Isolated Output, other wise the 240 volts will be tied to the 12 volts.

Major importers like Jaycar will only sell Isolated Inverters now, for safety reasons, but if you buy off eBay etc, you may end with the cheaper dangerous ones.

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