2oldman
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DiscoChicken wrote:2oldman wrote:DiscoChicken wrote:From the inverter to AC outlets. Should I be using something else? Don't the AC outlets already have wire to the breaker box?
I'm running AC outlets from an inverter. Understood. Question remains.
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DiscoChicken
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2oldman wrote:DiscoChicken wrote:2oldman wrote:DiscoChicken wrote:From the inverter to AC outlets. Should I be using something else? Don't the AC outlets already have wire to the breaker box?
I'm running AC outlets from an inverter. Understood. Question remains.
Ok. I hope you find an answer.
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Photomike
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2oldman wrote:Nah,don't bother. What I'm wondering is.. why are you pulling 120v wire?
If I understand correctly -
You put the inverter close to the battery, then you run 120v wire from inverter to the location of the plugs.
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enblethen
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#6 wire seems small. What is the rating of the inverter you are installing?
Make and model of inverter will help.
If it is the 300 watt unit, it requires a 100 amp feed at 12 volts DC. This unit will not run much more then a computer,printer and maybe a couple cell phone chargers.
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DiscoChicken
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enblethen wrote:#6 wire seems small. What is the rating of the inverter you are installing?
Make and model of inverter will help.
If it is the 300 watt unit, it requires a 100 amp feed at 12 volts DC. This unit will not run much more then a computer,printer and maybe a couple cell phone chargers.
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jr3316
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DiscoChicken,
Where are you going to install your outlet that will be connected directly from the inverter?
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smkettner
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I wired mine into the system because the inverter only had two outlets and I had about 5 things plugged in with a jumble of cords.
Now the TV, dvd, laptop, ipod, phone, drill can all run/charge in their own place out of the way.
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DiscoChicken wrote:2oldman wrote:DiscoChicken wrote:2oldman wrote:DiscoChicken wrote:From the inverter to AC outlets. Should I be using something else? Don't the AC outlets already have wire to the breaker box?
I'm running AC outlets from an inverter. Understood. Question remains.
Ok. I hope you find an answer.
Allow me to translate:
Why are you running new wire to the outlets rather than wiring the inverter to the panel?
Answer: Because he probably wants to have independent outlets so as to not have to worry about backfeeding the rest of the panel with inverter power.
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smkettner
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I mounted my 300w inverter behind the power distribution panel.
12v connected to the main battery feed. That would be the #6 in your case.
I then connected the 120v power to the existing outlets with a transfer switch. I used two switches to power both convenience circuits.
http://www.bestconverter.com/Xantrex-Pro........Inline-15-Amp-Transfer-Switch_p_457.html
Touch the romote power button and instant power for the toys.
No pulling wire, no new outlets.
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enblethen
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He is probably using one dedicated outlet to the small inverter. He cannot operate much load.
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