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Inverter Questions?


By halfcrazy, Section Remote Living
Posted on Sun Nov 23rd, 2003 at 05:35:16 PM MST
I Have a Trace inverter it is a sw2524 my question is

 I Have a Trace inverter it is a sw2524 my question is it has a generator input and i was wondering if you could tie that int a modified sine wave inverter to charge the batteries? the reasin i ask this is i spend a lot of time on the road and my truck has 4 deep cycle batteries and a xantrex inverter set up that charges right from the high output alternator. seemed like seing that it runs a lot of miles anyhow i could use some of that power for my house? what do you think sound feasible or hal brained?
Inverter Questions? | 2 comments (2 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: Inverter Questions? (none / 0) (#1)
by gps on Mon Nov 24th, 2003 at 06:53:26 AM MST
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I've tried that with a UPS and a SW4048. The AC2 in light flashed indicating it recognized the input but never went solid, which would indicate it had synchronized with and was happy with the input. I don't know why it didn't work but it didn't. Your mileage may vary.

Maybe someone else will have more info.



Re: Inverter Questions? (none / 0) (#2)
by troy on Wed Nov 26th, 2003 at 12:36:26 PM MST
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The real problem is not technical, but economics.  Any electricity you make from your truck, even if diesel, will cost you more in mileage than the grid will charge you per kilowatt hour.  If you're off grid, and you make all your electricity, then your idea has some good potential.

Good luck and have fun!

troy



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