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--- electrical:inverter [2019/03/13 15:36]
frater_secessus [differences from shore power 120vac]
+++ electrical:inverter [2020/04/26 21:59]
frater_secessus [Sizing your inverter]
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+====== inverter chargers ======
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+An //inverter charger// performs several functions:
+  - invert 12v battery power to 120vac
+  - pass-through shore power when available
+  - some can bond shore and battery power to support heavy 120vac loads
+  - charge battery banks like a [[electrical:converter|converter]]
+They tend to be [[https://amzn.to/2KMcImw|expensive]], some over $1000.
 ====== Sizing your inverter ======
 Once you have made your MSW vs. PSW decision the next step is **sizing the inverter** (picking the right capacity).
+Note that to **actually power the inverter** you will need something like a 1:1 ratio of panel:inverter on flooded lead and 1:2 on AGM or lithium.((https://www.solarpaneltalk.com/forum/off-grid-solar/solar-living/15554-how-to-increase-solar-panel-output-amps?p=181738#post181738))  This would mean 400w of solar to run a 400w inverter (dipping into the battery as needed) or 400w of solar for 800w of inverter on AGM/Lithium, which have greater throughput.
 ===== estimating your needs =====

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