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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-07-2012, 08:11

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8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

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Posted By noelex 77

Re: 8 amps from a 400w inverter?

Yes (usually no alarm the inverter will simply shut down when the input voltage drops too low)

Yes

Yes, but not full voltage, there is always some voltage drop in the wire with current.
The...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-07-2012, 04:57

Replies: 45

8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

Views: 22,723

Posted By noelex 77

Re: 8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

Great article Gord.
I think an understanding of this would answer 90% of questions in "electrical batteries and solar".

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-07-2012, 00:41

Replies: 45

8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

Views: 22,723

Posted By noelex 77

Re: 8 amps from a 400w inverter?

ArtM this is very wrong and is going to confuse people.
Voltage drop in wire is very real and important in boats. It is what determines the size of wire needed for most applications.
There are...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

10-07-2012, 10:27

Replies: 45

8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

Views: 22,723

Posted By noelex 77

Re: 8 amps from a 400w inverter?

I agree. It becomes a very slipery slope. As the voltage drops the current demanded becomes higher which drops the voltage further........

If the inverter is not shutting down untill 9v there is a...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

10-07-2012, 09:59

Replies: 45

8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

Views: 22,723

Posted By noelex 77

Re: 8 amps from a 400w inverter?

ArtM you are totally ignoring voltage drop and the practicalities of the situation.

Inverters will shut down at about 10.5-11.5v
There are very few cigarette lighter plugs and the associated...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

10-07-2012, 03:10

Replies: 45

8 Amps from a 400w Inverter ?

Views: 22,723

Posted By noelex 77

Re: 8 amps from a 400w inverter?

The reason your inverter shuts down is the cigarette lighter plug. Cig plugs and their associated wiring will only supply 10A, if you are lucky, without excessive voltage drop.
When the input...

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