Inverter Question - GFCI

[CycloSteve]

OK Mud Electricians out there, I have a question for you.

I am looking at installing an inverter in the rear PS quarter panel in my 80. Have the space, and have already run 6ga Marine-grade wire back there for the "household" circuit which has a dedicated deep-cycle battery.

My question is that if I get an inverter (Pure Sine Wave) which only has one plug at the inverter, can I then take that and hard-wire to a standard household single-gang two-socket GFCI? I would like to have GFCI, and the added safety. Would this cause any issues with an inverter?

This is the model I am looking at, as it has enough power for my uses.

Wagan 2201 Elite 400W



Steve

 

[jonheld]

That's pretty much what I did on my install. I used a standard duplex recepticle, but I will eventually change that out for GFI. It's on my list.

 

[Bogo]

You could use a GFCI power strip. Examples: Amazon.com: Coleman Cable 046448804 4-Outlet GFCI Power Strip with 6-Feet Cord, Workshop Rated: Home Improvement and: TLM812GF - Power It! Safety Power Strip with 8 Outlets and 12-ft. Cord with GFCI Plug

 

[CycloSteve]

Pulled the trigger on the Wagan Inverter, and have picked up a nice grey-colored GFC which matches the interior.

Will get everyting into the truck over the Thanksgiving weekend, and of course post pics. I am going for a simple, yet very functional setup for charging small items such as laptops, etc, so no huge current draw...the biggest item would be 170 watts (the requested that she be able to use her hair straightener, ugh!).



Steve