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Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question | 30 comments (30 topical, editorial)
Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#4)
by DigitalMind on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 09:50:09 AM MST
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It's a breaker.  I had them do that test too.  With the inverter UNPLUGGED, the breaker stays on.  With the inverter plugged in, it'll go back to OFF position right away.  I don't even think the switch for the inverter is in the ON position yet though. (But I could be wrong about that, I'll have to check that out)

Jason


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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by ghurd on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 10:02:10 AM MST
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Sounds like what TomW said.

Up for a Mickey Mouse quick fix diagnosis test?
Connect 2 tail light bulbs (ie #1156) in series for 24V.
Connect them to the ends of the breaker.
The bulbs will light up, then go dimmer and dimmer.
Wait 60 seconds after the bulbs go out, but leave them connected.
Flip the breaker.
Remove the bulbs.
Cross you fingers.

It should allow the big caps to charge at a controlled rate so the surge doesn't pop the breaker.
G-

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