"pass through" inverter
cptdondo
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I have a bit of a weird situation. I need a small (300W) inverter to power a wifi access point and a small TV when grid power is not available.
I want to be able to turn on the TV and wifi AP via a switch.
Here's where I'm running myself into circles:
I also want that switch to work when plugged in to 120VAC, and I also want that switch to turn on the inverter but only when I'm not connected to the grid.
So I'm looking for a "pass through" inverter; something like an inverter charger but without the charging circuit.
Does such a thing exist? Or will I have to rig something with an ATS and some relays?
I want to be able to turn on the TV and wifi AP via a switch.
Here's where I'm running myself into circles:
I also want that switch to work when plugged in to 120VAC, and I also want that switch to turn on the inverter but only when I'm not connected to the grid.
So I'm looking for a "pass through" inverter; something like an inverter charger but without the charging circuit.
Does such a thing exist? Or will I have to rig something with an ATS and some relays?
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