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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: FourbangerYJ on September 01, 2009, 09:02:27 PM
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Anyone bring a power inverter with them wheeling? I had a Coleman 800 Watt job that took a dump on me so I am looking for something to replace it.
I'd like something big enough to run a 4.5 inch grinder and a 3/8 drill.
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I've been wanting to get another inverter as well. I'll probably get a 400w or 800w model. I don't need one for a grinder or drill since I have OBA. :twofingers:
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I've been wanting to get another inverter as well. I'll probably get a 400w or 800w model. I don't need one for a grinder or drill since I have OBA. :twofingers:
What would you use the inverter for charging batteries? Computer?
I have zero air tools. All my junk is corded.
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Yep coleman 1000w mounted under the hood where the factory jack was. mine died once took it apart and all the 35 amp fuses were popped replaced them works great again.
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I've been wanting to put an invertor under the hood for a while. I've used them in the past for coffee makers and a gridle, nothing like a pancake breakfast when camping!
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Yep coleman 1000w mounted under the hood where the factory jack was. mine died once took it apart and all the 35 amp fuses were popped replaced them works great again.
i never used one so big - how do you hook these up - should be like a 90 amp requirement on the 12v side, do you go straight from the alternator?
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i never used one so big - how do you hook these up - should be like a 90 amp requirement on the 12v side, do you go straight from the alternator?
Never connect to the alt. It's just like a large audio amp, straight to the battery, make sure it's fused, and use big enough wire.
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i never used one so big - how do you hook these up - should be like a 90 amp requirement on the 12v side, do you go straight from the alternator?
They have a + and - cable with gator clips for the battery.
I've been wanting to put an invertor under the hood for a while. I've used them in the past for coffee makers and a gridle, nothing like a pancake breakfast when camping!
Don't forget the bacon! :thumbsup:
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http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Coleman-1000-watt-Power-Inverter/3276395/product.html
This is the best deal I have found. They are out of stock. When I get an E-mail from them saying they are back in stock I'll let you know. Or if I find as good a deal that is in stock somewhere else.
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margarita....
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Never connect to the alt. It's just like a large audio amp, straight to the battery, make sure it's fused, and use big enough wire.
the reason i asked is b/c the alternator connection is fused thru 2x50Amp fuses (at least in my case '95 YJ) - so by that if you have anything else running you could blow a fuse if you are past 100amp total drain (and i assume you wouldn't use this w/o the engine running). I thought the on board welder is connected straight to the alt, but i might be mistaking since i don't have one of those either. at 1000W you can probably use a 120v welder (not for camping or wheeling trips though as it would take 1/2 the storage space not to mention that it weighs a ton) but i'm thinking could work in an emergency (like bailing out a buddy that just broke something in the middle of nowhere) - anyone used one of these with a regular welder?
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I have been using these inverters in my RV.
http://www.invertersrus.com/vectorpowerinverters.html
I only have the 400w model but its worked great for 5 years. My dad has the 1000w model
and he likes it a lot.
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They have a + and - cable with gator clips for the battery.Don't forget the bacon! :thumbsup:
Forget the gator clips or cig adapters, you need to hardwire it in there. Use at least 10 gauge cable and put a inline fuse 6-8" away from the battery. Personally, I wouldn't mount it under the hood since the electronics aren't sealed. If you mount it inside then you want to make sure it has some air flow.
For charging batteries and using a laptop, you really don't need a large inverter. They have really small ones for Laptops out there. Unless you plan on running a microwave or a gaming PC, I think 800w is probably enough but you'll want to check the RMS and PEAK wattage usage for whatever you're wanting to use with it.
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I kept mine in some bubble wrap and inside a large zip pouch to keep the weather/dust out. It only takes a couple minutes to hook up everything. It came with some #4 cables. I kept them since it seems some of the inverters come with no cables. It would be nice if they had a fuse on the cable.
It would be nice to have it hardwired but I don't use it much. Infact it was about 3-4 years ago since I used it.
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i tried to run a blender for j buffet. but kept blowing fuses. guess cig ligter type elsucko. wont waste my time w that set up again
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i tried to run a blender for j buffet. but kept blowing fuses. guess cig ligter type elsucko. wont waste my time w that set up again
If you're drawing a lot of power, you will want to hardwire it. Those cigarette adapters cannnot draw enough power.
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I got a 1200W constant that peaks at 2400W in my truck thats hardwired with 4 gauge and dual batteries and thats enough to let me run my chop saw, table saw, charge the batteries for my drills or whatever i need... works out alot nicer than having to carry a generator with me all the time and worrying about maintaining another piece of equipment
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I got a 1200W constant that peaks at 2400W in my truck thats hardwired with 4 gauge and dual batteries and thats enough to let me run my chop saw, table saw, charge the batteries for my drills or whatever i need... works out alot nicer than having to carry a generator with me all the time and worrying about maintaining another piece of equipment
i'm starting to get interested in this so i'll try to pick your brain:
- do you have a fuse behind the inverter (on the 12v side)?
- what's your alternator output?
- is your truck running when you use it? if yes, is your alternator output fused?
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I dont have a fuse on the invertor, it has it's own built in overload switch so it you overload it automatically shuts off.
The alternator is whatever is factory on the 3/4 ton chevy with a 6.0, looking on napa's website they show a 145 amp one as the standard replacement, so i guess thats what it is.
I have to have my truck running on the bigger items like the table saw or chop saw, but it will run the grinder, drill, lights fine with it off you just have to make sure you dont run the battery down to much which is part of where the 2nd battery comes in, just a lil bit of extra juice for using some of the tools like the saws that require more power at just start up.
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Back from the dead...
I was thinking of getting this one. It seems like a pretty good deal with free shipping and cables.
http://www.theinverterstore.com/the-inverter-store-product.php?model=pwrb1000
Whaddya think?
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Both times I've used mine for extended periods while driving the battery died in flight, as in blew up! :'(
I have no explanation. I am about to replace the alt with a 139 amp GC unit.
Dave
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I would mainly use this to run my 4.5 inch grinder and 3/8 drill in the event of a breakdown. Maybe to charge cell batteries or some AA batteries.
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I would mainly use this to run my 4.5 inch grinder and 3/8 drill in the event of a breakdown. Maybe to charge cell batteries or some AA batteries.
That's what I run York for OBA. Also be aware, some electronics don't like inverters.
Oh and you can mount external outlets by using an outdoor outlet and mounting it to the from somehow. Then use an extention cord cut and the plugged into the inverter.
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That's what I run York for OBA. Also be aware, some electronics don't like inverters.
Oh and you can mount external outlets by using an outdoor outlet and mounting it to the from somehow. Then use an extention cord cut and the plugged into the inverter.
Yorks are very useful. But then I'd need to buy air driven cut off wheel, and drill. :baby:
I don't plan on hard mounting it. I keep it wrapped in bubble wrap in my duffel bag with my welding hood and power tools. It only takes a few minutes to hook it up.
I'm pretty sure that inverter is a modified sine so it should work for what I need. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger and get it.
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Yorks are very useful. But then I'd need to buy air driven cut off wheel, and drill. :baby:
you will save space though in the long run and they're not that expensive but the OBA will cost you a bit to put together.
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http://www.theinverterstore.com/the-inverter-store-product.php?model=pwrb1000
I got this one. Fast shipping, they are in Nevada.
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I've got a Harbor Freight 600W unit that I used to power an orbital sander that I used for the prep work on the roller paint job on my 4banger a few years back. Inverter worked like a charm; just need to get it hard wired so I can keep it in the cabin -- popping the hood and hooking it directly to the 12V battery every time I wanted to use it got to be a hassle after about the 20th time.
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Hard wire and mount it then get a extension cord and an outdoors outlet box. Cut the cord to length and wire it to the box. Then you can mount the box on the bumper or where ever.
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Where is a safe place to mount the inverter? They are not sealed so dust and moisture can be a problem. Not sure how they are with vibes from being hard mounted?
Luckily I have not needed to use a inverter often. So keeping it wrapped in some bubble wrap and in my duffle bag is not a huge issue.
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I's use rubber isolators on the feet. Depends on how big the inverter is. If ti's small you can mount it to the underside of your seat so it's off the floor. Otherwise up behind the dash can work too.
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I've got mine mounted to the lid of my toolbox in my truck and I havent had any problems with vibrations or anything, its been there for 4 years now
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I'm also considering doing a permanent mount for mine... I was thinking the center console for location, though. There is some room behind the sunglass holder that I can use and then use, but I have not yet decided on where I want it to be...