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electrical:inverter [2019/03/13 15:36] frater_secessus [differences from shore power 120vac] |
electrical:inverter [2020/08/02 14:26] frater_secessus [MSW and electronics] |
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+ | ====== Inverters ====== | ||
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there is anecdotal evidence that MSW can damage some electronics. | there is anecdotal evidence that MSW can damage some electronics. | ||
+ | > Rule of thumb: Everything that has electronics and use a power supply or an integrated power supply to lower voltage will be fine [on MSW]. (Radio, charger, Screens etc.) Everything that uses a power motor (often without electronics) will not (hairdryer kitchen appliances etc.) - WombatCombat2020((https:// | ||
====== Pure Sine Wave ====== | ====== Pure Sine Wave ====== | ||
PSW inverters are as good as (or better than) than AC mains power. | PSW inverters are as good as (or better than) than AC mains power. | ||
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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: | ||
+ | They tend to be [[https:// | ||
====== Sizing your inverter ====== | ====== Sizing your inverter ====== | ||
Once you have made your MSW vs. PSW decision the next step is **sizing the inverter** (picking the right capacity). | 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: | ||
===== estimating your needs ===== | ===== estimating your needs ===== | ||