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Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question | 30 comments (30 topical, 0 editorial)
Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by TomW on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 10:03:01 AM MST
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DM;

If they are savvy with wiring they could bridge the braeker with a auto bulb and let it charge thru that. It would limit current inrush. When the bulb dims and goes out it indicates the caps are full, then flip the breaker and it should hold.

Just an idea.

Tom

"Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned."--Mark Twain
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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#9)
by DigitalMind on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 10:23:05 AM MST
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Haha, you (Tom)  and Ghurd said the same thing at the same time. That's a really cool trick that I will use if I'm ever in that situation !!

Although since I don't REALLY know them all that well, and they're in Spain, i'll keep it safe and have them wait for the real fuse to come in I think.

Thanks so much for all this information !  

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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#11)
by TomW on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 10:29:25 AM MST
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DM;

You are welcome

Careful with the accolades. People might start to think I do more than anger new users around here.

DO NOT tell Glen I agreed with him. It could get messy.



Glad to help.

Tom

"Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned."--Mark Twain
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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by DigitalMind on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 10:32:00 AM MST
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Hahahahaahahahahaahahahahahaha,
   That was the funniest comment i've ever read from you Tomw... made my day ... i'm still laughing as i'm typing this.

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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#15)
by ghurd on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 11:13:29 AM MST
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Anybody know how to get this last button to work?
http://www.otherpower.com/images/scimages/2050/BanTomW.JPG

Sorry guys, and sorry twice to TomW.  
Way too much time on my hands today.  Busy waiting.
I'll pull it in a day or 2.
G-

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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#16)
by TomW on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 11:54:19 AM MST
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Glen;

Go ahead, really. Like our latest irate blocked from posting new user, I got more IP addresses and email accounts than you could ever block.

No harm no foul.

Despite the common theory, I do have a sense of humor just no patience.

I love helping folks with practical advice if I feel I know the answer. The playing security guard is just the punishment for offering to help 6 or 7 years back!  [:=}

Tom

"Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned."--Mark Twain
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Re: Outback 3000 Watt Inverter Question (3.00 / 0) (#17)
by DigitalMind on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 12:02:02 PM MST
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Hahah... Ghurd, VERY funny image.  
TomW, I also have a lack of patience but still like to help, and although sometimes you've come off as harsh, atleast you get your job done.  When I post a message, I can't help but think "Did I research this properly ? Am I giving the appropriate info to go with my question? Should I quote and put links to what I've tried and read BEFORE asking this question?"

Just to make sure I don't make TomW frustrated... :)    

Thanks again ..  

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