H HamptonHall New Member Joined Oct 7, 2020 Messages 28 Location New Hampshire Oct 20, 2020 #1 I'm trying to make the system portable--can I use a power strip like this https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-6-Ou...and-2-ft-Extension-Cord-Black-14831/206492736 as the AC distribution?
I'm trying to make the system portable--can I use a power strip like this https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-6-Ou...and-2-ft-Extension-Cord-Black-14831/206492736 as the AC distribution?
snoobler Solar Honey Badger Joined Jul 10, 2020 Messages 8,387 Location HBR, AZ Oct 20, 2020 #2 Yes, but it will be limited by its built-in breaker of 15A, i.e., all items plugged into the power strip must use less than 120VAC 15A total.
Yes, but it will be limited by its built-in breaker of 15A, i.e., all items plugged into the power strip must use less than 120VAC 15A total.
H HamptonHall New Member Joined Oct 7, 2020 Messages 28 Location New Hampshire Oct 21, 2020 #3 Are most household appliances 15A? Is the 15A limit a combination of all items plugged in and drawing power (cummulative)? Thanks
Are most household appliances 15A? Is the 15A limit a combination of all items plugged in and drawing power (cummulative)? Thanks
snoobler Solar Honey Badger Joined Jul 10, 2020 Messages 8,387 Location HBR, AZ Oct 21, 2020 #4 Generally, yes, 15A. All items plugged into the power strip must use less than 15A total when in use, or the breaker on the power strip will pop. Additionally, the plug into which the strip is plugged on the inverter likely has a similar 15A limit.
Generally, yes, 15A. All items plugged into the power strip must use less than 15A total when in use, or the breaker on the power strip will pop. Additionally, the plug into which the strip is plugged on the inverter likely has a similar 15A limit.
John Frum Tell me your problems Joined Nov 30, 2019 Messages 15,233 Oct 21, 2020 #5 HamptonHall said: Are most household appliances 15A? Is the 15A limit a combination of all items plugged in and drawing power (cummulative)? Thanks Click to expand... NEMA connector - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
HamptonHall said: Are most household appliances 15A? Is the 15A limit a combination of all items plugged in and drawing power (cummulative)? Thanks Click to expand... NEMA connector - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
Supervstech Administrator Staff member Moderator Joined Sep 21, 2019 Messages 11,528 Location Belmont, NC Oct 21, 2020 #6 You would be better off wiring in recepticals to the inverter output if you have over 1000W inverter, but under 1500 will work on that power strip. If your inverter is over 1500W, it depends on the loads you want to power.
You would be better off wiring in recepticals to the inverter output if you have over 1000W inverter, but under 1500 will work on that power strip. If your inverter is over 1500W, it depends on the loads you want to power.