Yep, its similar to mine, same case but mine is 2500W on the label
I am yet to load mine up to the hilt but 250 amps on the DC side sorta freaks me. Im not sure I want to see my batteries start to glow in the dark.
They are all great units when they do the job they were designed for. BUT they can suck the life out of a battery if your not careful.
Cheers
PeterD said
04:27 PM Aug 25, 2014
Paul, what the hell are you going to drive with it? Do you have a big enough battery bank to supply it? I notice one of the features is "Very low idle current draw - 65W." 65 W is not a low idle current on caravan batteries, that amounts to nearly 5.5 A. Also its "Eficiency +87%" is only ar higher outputs, at lower outputs it is going to be much lower. If you use it for charging hand held units it could be as low as 5 - 10% efficient.
Cruising Cruze said
04:59 PM Aug 25, 2014
Hi Paul
With the things you want to run you need something like this
Just kidding mate
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Monday 25th of August 2014 05:01:34 PM
we have the same inverter only 2500 watt from Bitdeals had it for 5years runs washing machine auto coffee machine vacuum cleaner microwave had no trouble at all just needs extra heavy cables between inverter and battery also needs to be close to the battery
Dragonfly1
aussie_paul said
06:45 PM Aug 25, 2014
Collinsville Cruising Cruze wrote:
Hi Paul
With the things you want to run you need something like this
Just kidding mate
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Monday 25th of August 2014 05:01:34 PM
Electric blankets was what I was looking at CC. All research into learning about all the requirements and possibilities available for us. Conducting the research is interesting to say the least.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 25th of August 2014 06:48:26 PM
dragonfly1 said
06:54 PM Aug 25, 2014
Paul
You don't need a very big inverter for electric blankets may be 1000 watt would be big enough
Dragonfly1
aussie_paul said
07:10 PM Aug 25, 2014
dragonfly1 wrote:
Paul
You don't need a very big inverter for electric blankets may be 1000 watt would be big enough
Dragonfly1
Thanks Cyril. I have 2 x 100 amp/h batteries, 120w solar on the van roof, and 120w portable solar. I think I have a 1000w inverter somewhere BUT after shifting I cant seem to lay my hands on it. Hopefully find it before we get to conducting longer free camping. We still have 3 lots of 5 day Travel Auctions at Portarlington, Apollo Bay, and Loxton to use up before March 2015.
Aussie Paul.
Phil C said
07:45 PM Aug 25, 2014
Wow 65W is a lot of DC.
My beast draws 900 mA quiescent current. With the fan going its a bit larger.
Thank goodness I only use the inverter once in a cold blue moon.
Safe travels
dragonfly1 said
07:57 PM Aug 25, 2014
Paul
I have 2 120 ah batteries and 400 watts of solar I reckon you need to increase your solar to get your batteries charged quicker seeing you live in Victoria
Dragonfly1
aussie_paul said
08:04 PM Aug 25, 2014
dragonfly1 wrote:
Paul
I have 2 120 ah batteries and 400 watts of solar I reckon you need to increase your solar to get your batteries charged quicker seeing you live in Victoria
Dragonfly1
Geez, Cyril, picking on your home State!!! Don't intend to holiday that much in Vic when it is the cloudy season. I guess I can always add more solar if we need it. At least I now know a lot more than when we bought the van at Christmas!!!
Aussie Paul.
Plendo said
08:13 PM Aug 25, 2014
Paul, I run a 3,000/9,000W unit, and find it works well. I put a remote switch inside the van, and that way I only turn the inverter on when I need it, minimises the impact of the idle current.
Note also that that is a high frequency unit, so if you exceed 3,000 w it will trip out very quickly (1/2 a second).
The heavier (significantly) and dearer low frequency units are much more overload tolerant, and if you are going to be close starting something it could be worth the investment.
SnowT said
09:47 PM Aug 25, 2014
Paul, I think Plendo is one the right track..
But the question I have to Ask is What do you want to power..
You have stated that you have..
I have 2 x 100 amp/h batteries, 120w solar on the van roof, and 120w portable solar.
I had a Read of Collyns rivers article in the Sept wanderer.. His statement about the number of solar Panels to number of Batteries is so correct...
Nearly EVERYone who has issues with the Lack Of Battery Power fall under what Collyn has stated..[I don't Like to Agree with him, but he did hit the nail HARD..] You have 120 of solar on the roof [ you can expect about 50-70% efficiency, from that ] and 120w of Portable.. which if you move it when you can will put you close to 90%[Depending on heat].. His description of the amount of charge you cam get it Close to what you get...
If you do the sum's and you expect to drain the batteries to 50% you have to make sure that you can Fully recharge in the expect amount of time you get.. 3-4.5hr's over winter[Victoria]..
You just do NOT have the right amount of charge for your system especially if you plan to add such a Huge inverter to the Mix..
Juergen
aussie_paul said
09:57 PM Aug 25, 2014
Ok Guys, I get the message. I obviously do not need such a large inverter for my needs!!! Laptop charging and electric blankets are the only "requirements." Thanks everyone for your input.
Aussie Paul.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:46 AM Aug 26, 2014
1000 to 1500 watt ... I found fitting a CB on inverter outlet AC to limit demand on DC side as our females cannot understand the load limits .. With rolling pin and calculator in the other hand doesn't work... Lol
PeterD said
03:35 PM Aug 26, 2014
aussie_paul wrote:
Ok Guys, I get the message. I obviously do not need such a large inverter for my needs!!! Laptop charging and electric blankets are the only "requirements." Thanks everyone for your input.
For your laptop I suggest something like this - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3324&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1044#6 - ass a few hot water bottles and you can get away without an inverter. That keeps life simpler.
aussie_paul said
05:22 PM Aug 26, 2014
For your laptop I suggest something like this - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3324&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1044#6 - ass a few hot water bottles and you can get away without an inverter. That keeps life simpler.
Point taken Peter BUT my body requires more temperature comforts than most due to my burns accident.
Anyone have experience with this item?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281229412785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Aussie Paul.
I am yet to load mine up to the hilt but 250 amps on the DC side sorta freaks me. Im not sure I want to see my batteries start to glow in the dark.
They are all great units when they do the job they were designed for. BUT they can suck the life out of a battery if your not careful.
Cheers
Hi Paul
With the things you want to run you need something like this
Just kidding mate
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Monday 25th of August 2014 05:01:34 PM
Ha ha, you lot. Pick on Aussie Paul Day is it? Well I guess If you're picking on me someone else is being left alone!!!
Spent the day trying a modification to my chair to raise the back a little more upright to suit my back. Almost got it right after 3 attempts..
Aussie Paul.
PS. attached rough test mod...
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 25th of August 2014 09:08:29 PM
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 25th of August 2014 09:10:02 PM
Hi Paul
we have the same inverter only 2500 watt from Bitdeals had it for 5years runs washing machine auto coffee machine vacuum cleaner microwave had no trouble at all just needs extra heavy cables between inverter and battery also needs to be close to the battery
Dragonfly1
Electric blankets was what I was looking at CC. All research into learning about all the requirements and possibilities available for us. Conducting the research is interesting to say the least.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 25th of August 2014 06:48:26 PM
Paul
You don't need a very big inverter for electric blankets may be 1000 watt would be big enough
Dragonfly1
Thanks Cyril. I have 2 x 100 amp/h batteries, 120w solar on the van roof, and 120w portable solar. I think I have a 1000w inverter somewhere BUT after shifting I cant seem to lay my hands on it. Hopefully find it before we get to conducting longer free camping. We still have 3 lots of 5 day Travel Auctions at Portarlington, Apollo Bay, and Loxton to use up before March 2015.
Aussie Paul.
My beast draws 900 mA quiescent current. With the fan going its a bit larger.
Thank goodness I only use the inverter once in a cold blue moon.
Safe travels
Paul
I have 2 120 ah batteries and 400 watts of solar I reckon you need to increase your solar to get your batteries charged quicker seeing you live in Victoria
Dragonfly1
Geez, Cyril, picking on your home State!!! Don't intend to holiday that much in Vic when it is the cloudy season. I guess I can always add more solar if we need it. At least I now know a lot more than when we bought the van at Christmas!!!
Aussie Paul.
Paul, I run a 3,000/9,000W unit, and find it works well. I put a remote switch inside the van, and that way I only turn the inverter on when I need it, minimises the impact of the idle current.
Note also that that is a high frequency unit, so if you exceed 3,000 w it will trip out very quickly (1/2 a second).
The heavier (significantly) and dearer low frequency units are much more overload tolerant, and if you are going to be close starting something it could be worth the investment.
Paul, I think Plendo is one the right track..
But the question I have to Ask is What do you want to power..
You have stated that you have..
I have 2 x 100 amp/h batteries, 120w solar on the van roof, and 120w portable solar.
I had a Read of Collyns rivers article in the Sept wanderer.. His statement about the number of solar Panels to number of Batteries is so correct...
Nearly EVERYone who has issues with the Lack Of Battery Power fall under what Collyn has stated..[I don't Like to Agree with him, but he did hit the nail HARD..] You have 120 of solar on the roof [ you can expect about 50-70% efficiency, from that ] and 120w of Portable.. which if you move it when you can will put you close to 90%[Depending on heat].. His description of the amount of charge you cam get it Close to what you get...
If you do the sum's and you expect to drain the batteries to 50% you have to make sure that you can Fully recharge in the expect amount of time you get.. 3-4.5hr's over winter[Victoria]..
You just do NOT have the right amount of charge for your system especially if you plan to add such a Huge inverter to the Mix..
Juergen
Ok Guys, I get the message.
I obviously do not need such a large inverter for my needs!!! Laptop charging and electric blankets are the only "requirements." Thanks everyone for your input.
Aussie Paul.
For your laptop I suggest something like this - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3324&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1044#6 - ass a few hot water bottles and you can get away without an inverter. That keeps life simpler.
Point taken Peter
BUT my body requires more temperature comforts than most due to my burns accident.
Aussie Paul.