2 modified sine and 1 pure sine have failed

[brahmon]

regis if i knew, i wouldn't be on this forum. one good thing is that clore automotive (american!) that makes my solar pi20000x 2000w inverter is honoring their warranty and sending me a new one. it worked great for 8 months and then fried. not sure why.

 

[brahmon]

When I think about going to a harbor freight my body immediately locks up on me

im not familiar with HF.  why the bad rep?   are they the walmart of the tool industry?

 

[jimindenver]

May I ask what it is that you are trying to run?

In my designs I suggest a Xantrex 2000 watt PSW. I am impressed by the way Xantrex backs their products.

https://amzn.to/2NQ3OEF

In my rig I use a Tripp-lite 1250 watt industrial inverter. It is $287. It is a MSW inverter but cleaner than most. It does not have capacitors, it has a transformer and it is a tank. It is made to start motors and will hold 2500 watts for 10 seconds. It will hold 1875 watts for a hour and its 1250 watt rating continuously. I run multiple A/C's, power tools including a drill press, grinder, sawzall, a heavy duty 1/2 drill, even a circular saw that will stall a Honda 2000 generator. It also handles my computer, phones, hotspots, TV and a microwave pulling 1375 watts. It is a beast. It and the 2000 watt version are the only two that carry the industrial rating in Tripp-Lite's line up.

https://amzn.to/301BBgn

The only reason that I do not use it in my designs is that it is not pure sine wave and that's what people want.

 

[brahmon]

ok guys ive ordered a pretty good 2000w pure sine and getting the new 2000w msw warrantied. what size battery bus do i get to connect them to my battery bank? also have a 400w msw inverter.

thx!

 

[B and C]

How many 12v amps are they rated for? Here is a wiring size chart from BlueSeas: https://www.bluesea.com/support/art...oosing_the_Correct_Wire_Size_for_a_DC_Circuit

 

[brahmon]

have no idea but thx again brian!

bought this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Mofeez-Screw-Terminal-Distribution-Terminals/dp/B07KVW7F5X

will that do?

 

[B and C]

I was asking about your inverter draw.

Those buss bars look really small for any heavy loads like an inverter.

 

[brahmon]

a tad outta my budget jim but thx for the recommendations. anyone ever hear of magnum inverters? gotta be the most overpriced on the market.

 

[brahmon]

i ordered a beefier one ty brian

 

[jimindenver]

a tad outta my budget jim but thx for the recommendations.    anyone ever hear of magnum inverters?  gotta be the most overpriced on the market.

Most of the Magnum inverters that you see are inverter /chargers with transfer switches. Tripp-lite inverter/ chargers with transfer switches are in the same ball park price wise. Like Honda, being the old guard has it's perks Also like Honda, they will eventually have to deal when lessor know companies offer reliable products for less money and make a name for themselves.

Which one did you buy?

 

[brahmon]

i cheaped out and bought this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K7BNZHX?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image


if it fails, ill finally wake up and buy a xantrex.

 

[Groovy2]

I have 2 inverters -

300watt PSW GoPower - has be ON 24x7 four years-
powers Most everything in van - cost $170
works Good -
only time fan comes on is when Inside van is over 95F -

having small inverter does not waste power when Idling
like big one can running low power devices -

1000watt MSW GoPower- use it to run power tools - ice maker etc -
works well -cost $99

Buying unknown cheep gear can put U in Dark -

 

[brahmon]

"Buying unknown cheep gear can put U in Dark -"

he says while buying cheap stuff.   ??‍

i like buying cheap shtt off amazon because there's zero risk and you get to try before ya buy.   if it don't work, full refund and no shipping fees.   what's not to like?

 

[regis101]

Beam me up Scotty.

 

[Giuseppe Hardblast]

I got a powerbright pure sine 1000w for like 300$ and it been treating me good. Going strong about 4 years now.

 

[brahmon]

i cheaped out and bought this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K7BNZHX?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image


if it fails, ill finally wake up and buy a  xantrex. 

it didn't work.   guess i'm buying a xantrex.    any models for $400?

 

[highdesertranger]

I just bought the Xantrex 1000 watt pure sine wave for 265 bucks. but I believe you said you wanted a 2000 watt here,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LGEMOQ/ref=psdc_583328_t1_B002I04A74

just under 400 bucks.

highdesertranger

 

[brahmon]

they wouldn't ship to me so i bought a kisae 2000 psw. i heard they were good.

 

[B and C]

I see where kisae also sells cables for their 1200 watt and below inverters that are 2/0. I hope your cables are bigger.

https://www.amazon.com/KISAE-Techno...e+technology&qid=1568417842&s=gateway&sr=8-27

 

[brahmon]

yessir!   4/0 everywhere.