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Live6766

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Power Inverter
« on: May 19, 2008, 11:29:22 AM »
   Hello all


  I have a 400 watt inverter and a 750 watt inverter run off a 12 volt system. the 400 work okay but dosent have the power need.


  The 750 watt inverter would work just fine if it didn't have the voltage/wattage display on it. Witch is on all the time ware

in turn uses power off the battery even when i am not using power.


   My question is any body Know want Good Inverter is out there

That i can Hard wire, only comes on when power is needed and may have remote with it. I do Know some inverters have remotes and can be hard wired,, But i like to see all the above. and yes i have been looking and researching. Xantrex, Outback, etc. Just not sure what in good for under $500.00


     Thanks for your time Tom T.

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TomW

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Re: Power Inverter
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2008, 06:24:41 AM »
Tom;


I have my doubts that display is that big of a load.


You could turn the inverter off and on of course by disconnecting the battery power via a switch.


It is also possible you can simply unplug the display.


More detail would get more help but I think you are worrying about a few milliamps and if you are that close to the edge you need to rethink the system sizing. The idle current draw is far more important than display current draw.


I think you are over thinking it, but without specific information it is all speculation.


Tom.

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Re: Power Inverter
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2008, 06:47:06 AM »
How about adding a remote?

It is not possible with the 750W I figure you have, but it would be with 'normal' inverters.

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2008/4/11/5115/12104

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Re: Power Inverter
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2008, 05:33:06 AM »
 Thanks This is a big help.

and Speo had i very nice Post Great Job Hope he will sell me one.

TomT.

   
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