Two inverters?

grizzzman
grizzzman Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭✭
in Caravan, Recreational Vehicle, and Marine Power Systems #1
I have a 300/400 watt inverter. It draws about .40 amps in standby . I just bought a 2000/4600 inverter. It draws over 1.3 amps in standby. The big one will be used for coffee and toast. How many of you run two inverters. The small one runs the tv/entertainment center. And the fridge if needed.
 Thanks in advance 
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    #2
    I have my place wired into 2panels,  the large Inverter will be for the well pump, and washer /dryer when we get them in place... right now the 1500W inverter runs everything else. Idea is to have minimal draw on the batteries in winter
     
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  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    #3
    Being mobile it makes sense to use a smaller inverter for overnight loads, the self consumption adds up quickly, limited battery and charging real estate are reasons to go that route.
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  • Estragon
    Estragon Registered Users Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #4
    I run a small (300w 12v) PSW inverter at night for lights, radio, etc. It will even run pumps for infloor radiant heating. In daytime I run a pair of 3500w Outbacks in a master/slave stack for water/septic pumps, tools, etc. Coffee is propane stove and french press, but toast is electric now :-)
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #5
    I don't run 2 inverters, but it was a definite consideration.  Going really crazy, I wonder if I could stack 2 inverters, a 300W and pair it with my XW - which might be adjustable enough for Grid Assist (since it will do generator assist)  I don't know if it will "sleep" enough to be worthwhile.  So I just upsized, rather than deal with potential failures and unhappy wife
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  • 706jim
    706jim Solar Expert Posts: 521 ✭✭✭✭
    #6
    I'm still considering this for my summer camp. My "big" inverter (1500 watts) to run everything but the fridge and a 3-600 watt psw for that load alone. So far the fridge has not complained about msw power after two months of continuous operation.
    Island cottage solar system with appriximately 2500 watts of panels, 1kw facing southeast 1.3kw facing southwest 170watt ancient Arco's facing due south. All panels in parallel for a 24 volt system. Trace DR1524 MSW inverter which has performed flawlessly since 1994. Outback Flexmax 80 MPPT charge controller four 467A-h AGM batteries. Insignia 11.5 cubic foot electric fridge 1/4hp GSW piston pump. My 31st year.
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  • grizzzman
    grizzzman Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭✭
    #7
    Thanks for your thoughts all. I think I will setup two inverters. Looks like it's contactor time.
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