1500W Inverter at Costco......$85

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I'm thinking of getting one myself. Could use it with my little 1/2 HP compressor for tire inflation instead of the slow 12 V one.
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I have the 1000 watt version. Without relocating a battery how do you intend to run cables that far back. I thought I read in my directions the 6 feet was max for the cables. I like your idea of running outlets. I'd personally mount mine somewhere near the console. Then a laptop or video camera or cell phone charger etc... Also at what wattage does it begin to put strain on your battery. My dad has one in his camper and he started losing batteries in his car left and right due to the strain on the battery and alternator. It is in a GM. Never had a problem with the Cruiser or LX pulling the same trailer. But this is something I was concerned with.
 
CDan recommended a great book called "Managing 12 Volts". This guide will help tremendously when setting up a 12 Volt power system. Good Luck!
 
Eric- If you father has a normal starting battery and is drawing off the battery with the car not running, it is understandable that he would be losing batteries. Standard starting batteries are not made to be drained and refilled. Deep cycle/marine are. Also, GM alternators suck plain and simple.
 
Eric, I have run a 1/0 guage cable to my US/PS rear quarter panel and am dividing it up for the amp, inverter, and power distribution for other accessories. Since I'm running such a large cable, the resistance is relatively low and I'm not concerned with the length. I'm going to be hooking all of my additional accessories up to an Optima Marine Deep Cycle battery.

BTW, I got the amp and sub mounted yesterday and the inverter is being difficult as far as fitment is concerned. I'm re-evaluating my mounting strategy(that sounds dirty :D lol) and hope to have it all mounted this week. Hopefully I'll be able to install the second battery tray and finish wiring everything this coming weekend over the holiday. I'll report back with pictures and more info as the project progresses.

Ary
 
Arya,

Are you going to put a large amperage fuse close to the battery inline with the 1/0 cable to the rear. Just a thought but probably a safe way to proceed with your plans incase the wire's casing ever wore through and grounded out.

Snow
 
this converter is connected with eyelets type connectors, I imagine, no alligator clamps etc?
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Just a note - If you plan on running the inverter near its rated capacity (1500Watts) you will need a larger fuse than the 100A.

John
 
e9999 said:
this converter is connected with eyelets type connectors, I imagine, no alligator clamps etc?
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Correct.

97 FZJ80 said:
Just a note - If you plan on running the inverter near its rated capacity (1500Watts) you will need a larger fuse than the 100A.
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John, thanks for the info. The fuse holder I got uses ANL type fuses and can carry up to 200A IIRC. I wasn't sure what size to get, and figured 100A is a good size to start with since I more than likely won't run the inverter near it's full potential, nor will I run it with the amp at the same time. I will have to do a little math I suppose before I open the 100A fuse and make it non-returnable. Thanks again for the heads up.

Ary
 
A 200 Amp circuit breaker may be another option. I think I've seen these at Marine supply houses.
 
Arya, I just bought a 12 volt 200 Amp Circuit breaker on ebay for $9.99 plus $7.99 to ship it. I'll post on the quality when it arrives.

Snow
 
snowcruiser said:
Arya, I just bought a 12 volt 200 Amp Circuit breaker on ebay for $9.99 plus $7.99 to ship it. I'll post on the quality when it arrives.

Snow
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Please do, as I can still return the fuse and fuse holder. Thanks!

Ary

PS was it a one-time deal or from a store/dutch auction? I really need to sign up on ebay, I can't believe I haven't already.
 
well, I got one of these 1500W Xantrex to try with my compressor.
This is a 1/2 HP that draws 750W or so per the motor label. Compare that to 3000W peak rated on the inverter.
Unfortunately, it would not start with the inverter. Seems like it's taking more power to start the compressor going than the inverter can give. Oddly, the inverter safeties didn't trip, just made the motor give sort of a low noise and maybe spinning very slowly. Maybe it's a form factor issue.
Anyway, no go.
Disappointed. I was looking forward to using my little air compressor for airing up.
Dang
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e9999 said:
well, I got one of these 1500W Xantrex to try with my compressor.
This is a 1/2 HP that draws 750W or so per the motor label. Compare that to 3000W peak rated on the inverter.
Unfortunately, it would not start with the inverter. Seems like it's taking more power to start the compressor going than the inverter can give. Oddly, the inverter safeties didn't trip, just made the motor give sort of a low noise and maybe spinning very slowly. Maybe it's a form factor issue.
Anyway, no go.
Disappointed. I was looking forward to using my little air compressor for airing up.
Dang
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At startup, your compressor motor will draw three times its current rating. If I understand correctly, 750 watts to run, divided by 12 volts is 62 amps. The in-rush current probably exceeds the inverter's capability.

Scott
 
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