Inverter

[Mistral1]

Hi All
Can anyone recommend an inverter with an output around 1000 Watts? I would rather have one I could wire the outputs to than one with a built in socket
Also can anyone confirm that the units such as Vitron that come with a remote consume no current when switched off (ie the remote works the input side not the output?
Failing that is there any disadvantage to putting a battery cut-out switch in line with the inverter to stop it constantly sapping power from the leisure battery
Cheers
Paul

 

[Noddy996]

@travelvolts should be able to help. His website is very informative too.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

Sterling do inverters with a choice of RCD built in or socket outputs. Remote switch available too. Never had a problem with my 1000w pure sine that they supplied.

Power Inverters - Sterling power inverter Products

 

[Mistral1]

Thanks and does the remote switched off mean that the inverter consumes no current at all?

 

[Dieseldonkey]

Thanks and does the remote switched off mean that the inverter consumes no current at all?

The remote is just a hard wired switch that you can mount away from the inverter. So yes, no current consumption when it's off.

 

[Dellmassive]

Victron, Cotek, Samlex, Sterling, Renogy

have a look here > Kit List And Stuff -- How I Done It & What I Use --

Also can anyone confirm that the units such as Vitron that come with a remote consume no current when switched off (ie the remote works the input side not the output?

- yes, when "off" they effectively only draw micro amps.

Failing that is there any disadvantage to putting a battery cut-out switch in line with the inverter to stop it constantly sapping power from the leisure battery

- yes you can do that, but for every 1000W you will be drawing 100A . . . . so you need a isolator switch that can handle the current . . . ie 100A . . . so most inverters come with the low amps remote switch you mentioned above.



more info:

Dellmassive`s -- "how I Done It" -- Thread

RECOMMENDED INVERTER CABLE AND BREAKER OR FUSE SIZES

 

[Mistral1]

Thanks everyone that’s clear now