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I Have an Xantrex 1000 Watt True Sine Inverter

April 10, 2014, 07:38:37 pm

1000 Watts should be able to handle anything but the Microwave.

So could I use the Inverter for ALL AC except for the Microwave?

And where should the Inverter be installed?

Should I go for 1500 watts or more instead?

best, paul

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Reply #1 – April 10, 2014, 07:50:13 pm

Paul, start by adding all the watts you use. Remember that starting watts may be 2-3 times running watts. I replaced the old 1500 W inverter with a new 2000 W unit. We have an apartment-size residential refrigerator.

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Reply #2 – April 10, 2014, 08:15:36 pm

Other things come to mind:
1200-1500 watt hair dryer (maybe other bathroom beauty appliances)
1200 watt space heater (in case there is a problem with other sources of heat)

My coach came with 2,000 watts and it is a lowly U270. 

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Reply #3 – April 10, 2014, 09:32:45 pm

Thanks. Our fridge runs on DC.

best, paul

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Reply #4 – April 10, 2014, 10:34:03 pm

Paul,
You already have the inverter hook it up and use it, you have nothing to lose. You can always change it if it does not suit your needs. I'll even come help when your back in the Bay Area, but I bet it will do the job.

By the way, I don't think you'll have a shortage of power with 1200 watts up top.

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Reply #5 – April 10, 2014, 11:15:50 pm

Additional Inverter

Paul, I put in a 1000 w pure sine as it explains in this post and does my fridge and a bunch of fixtures and tv/stereo but not all. Has worked great for almost 2 yrs so far
JohnH

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Reply #6 – April 10, 2014, 11:44:17 pm

Since I don't have much in the way of large power drain on startup I don't think I'll much problem with load.

All I have is lights, 3 Laptops, MiFi, MiFi amplifier, LAN Router, LAN Printer.

Fridge is AC/DC so I keep it unplugged from AC and let it run on DC from the solars.

But I have no idea how to hook up the Inverter. I read in the Amazon reviews that the GFCI outlet in the inverter does not play well with the GFCI outlet in a Home transfer switch (not an RV). The fix is to remove the GFCI outlet(s) in the inverter. Which voids the Inverter warranty. Not sure this issue is the same in an RV.

With the relatively low loads anticipated on the inverter I'd think it might be located in the bedroom (far from the house batteries)

The AC output is via common 3 prong male connectors.

best, paul

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Reply #7 – April 10, 2014, 11:47:57 pm

The link I sent for you explains it clearly.
Johnh

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Reply #8 – April 11, 2014, 07:44:27 pm

Inverters have 12-volt input cables and 120-volt output cables. To reduce voltage drop, always consider using shorter 12-volt cables by installing inverter closer to batteries. 120-volt cables can be much longer without incurring voltage drops.

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Reply #9 – April 11, 2014, 07:55:04 pm

That was my thot, too.

But apparently most folks don't locate the Inverter close to the house batteries.

best, paul

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Reply #10 – April 11, 2014, 09:01:59 pm

I had a (OEM FT) Heart 2500W inverter and up graded with a Magnum MS2812.
Located it (MS2812) in the same location as the Heart, adjacent to the battery's (not in the same compartment.)  With the inverter is a Tri-Metric 2025RV meter (inside) and MorningStar TS 45 for solar next to the MS2812. 

Only thing I'd suggest is to run HEAVY cabling from the solar to the controller and keep the battery leads as close as you can to the same length. 

handybob.com has lots of good info. pc

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