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Does it then make sense to size the inverter such that you really only use a smaller fraction of its capacity?
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Does it then make sense to size the inverter such that you really only use a smaller fraction of its capacity?
EricBarbour
meh
I've tried four different low frequency inverters--two different AIMS models, a Sigineer, and now a Victron. They all idled hot and needed external fans--except the Victron.
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HighTechLab
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How many amp fuse did you have the inverter connected to on the DC side? Did the fuse blow?
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But if you search the web you will find many photos of self combusting Victrons. All mass produced electronics have an expected percentage of failures, inverters included. The only way to reduce the possibility of failure is to purchase military grade equipment ... and no one will pay that kind of money.
I accept what happened as a one off unusual event, in that the inverter was powered off when it occurred, if you think the same cannot happen to you despite the brand of inverter you own, then you should reconsider. Bit like owners of $2K iPhones exploding in your pocket.
I accept what happened as a one off unusual event, in that the inverter was powered off when it occurred, if you think the same cannot happen to you despite the brand of inverter you own, then you should reconsider. Bit like owners of $2K iPhones exploding in your pocket.
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I have a 200A fuse at the battery terminal and the inverter has a built in 350A fuse, cabling is 70mm2 over 500mm length. In the situation that occurred the fuse was never going to blow as there was no dead short nor an overload.
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I originally had the 1000w version of the inverter and regularly stressed it out, but I agree that it is not ideal to do so. My peak running current on the 2000w inverter was 165A when occasionally using the microwave oven, most loads never exceeded half of the inverters capacity. (The 2000w unit had a 4000w peak rating)
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