daamac
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I'm planning to install a Go Power GP-SW300 inverter and want to check my understanding.
I plan to install the inverter near my battery bank using #10 wire, fused with a 40 amp fuse, and wired through my battery disconnect switch. I plan to run 14-2 with ground romex from the inverter to a dedicated outlet near my TV. I'll use a short whip to plug into the inverter, and connect the whip to the romex in a box. I'll install a remote switch for the inverter near the dedicated outlet.
1) Since there is no connection from the AC output from my inverter to anything but the one dedicated outlet, there is no need for any sort of transfer switch. Right?
2) Can each outlet of the GP-SW300 supply the full output of the inverter (obviously not both at the same time). Yes?
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garym114
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Sounds like you have a good plan.
No transfer switch required. Even though the manual for the SW300 doesn't come out and say either plug can deliver full AC output that should be the case. The two plugs are probably for convenience and go back in the box to one output wire.
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mena661
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I have the same inverter.
1. Right!
2. Yes.
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I just don't like that #10 there, would prefer #6, but it does depend on length.
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Good to go, no transfer switch. And yes you get full power from either outlet.
I did end up swapping the wire to #8 to match the #8 of the fuse holder on my GP300.
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daamac
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OK. Thanks to all for replying.
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1rosario
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Hello.
Total newbie and ignorant on this, but trying to get DH to install an inverter, to skip running the generator while driving for kids to watch TV.
ok, this GP-SW300, you speak of, do I only need the 12v? I see there's a 24V also.
Like OP, I only want to run the TV and Directv Box, while boondocking, probably only TV while driving - Vizio 26" LED w/ Wifi Apps.
Also, can I assume, coach (class A) will charge batteries while driving?
DH, probably already knows this - he's an electrician, but for my own educational purposes; we need a switch near the TV outlet to switch between, generator/land power use and inverter use? is that what that switch is for? (I did say I was ignorant on this)
Thanks in advance for the lesson.
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smkettner
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1rosario,
Yes you want the 12v version unless you have a very rare bus conversion RV that actually uses a 24v system.
Yes virtually all RVs are designed to charge the house battery while driving. Although it can take 2 to 8+ hours for a full charge depending how low the battery is.
You need a transfer switch if you want to integrate the inverter into the existing wiring and power the existing outlet. Switch usually goes close to the inverter or power panel for ease of connecting. GoPower has a provision for a remote power on switch for ease of use if it is installed behind some cabinet.
I power my tv, dvd, laptop and charge small items with a Go Power 300w sine wave inverter.
I mounted the inverter hidden behind the fuse-breaker panel. 12v connects to the main battery feed to the panel. 120v is wired into the entertainment area circuit with an automatic transfer switch. The wiring is very straight forward if you have done any home wiring before. The Go Power 300w has a provision for a remote power switch so with the touch of a button I have instant power.
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daamac wrote:
1) Since there is no connection from the AC output from my inverter to anything but the one dedicated outlet, there is no need for any sort of transfer switch. Right?
2) Can each outlet of the GP-SW300 supply the full output of the inverter (obviously not both at the same time). Yes?
Short answers, not the shortest but only one letter longer, same answer to both questions; YES.
In fact the concept of a dedicated outlet powered ONLY by the inverter (I like to use red or orange outlets for this) is what I call a "Poor Man's Transfer Switch" (You switch by transferring the plug)
And the outlets on the SW-300 can handle considerably more than 300 watts, but as you surrmised the max output is 300 watts COMBINED.
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BFL13 wrote:I just don't like that #10 there, would prefer #6, but it does depend on length. That inverter comes with four feet of #10 which is ok (I think) but I use #6.
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