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Originally Posted by jabrabu

That's my understanding, if you just want to power one circuit. My rig has one circuit labeled "outlets", which I assume will power all the electrical outlets, including the ones the TVs and DVD players are plugged into. Perhaps also the microwave and fridge. I know the induction cooktop has its own circuit.


If you want to power multiple circuits, I've seen folks add a sub-panel that is powered from the inverter and then goes to the various circuits. This is probably the more elegant approach, but more complicated to install.



Another option is to wire the output of the inverter to your main breaker panel A/C input so that everything is powered from the inverter. This makes installation pretty easy, but you have to be careful not to turn on heavy load items (like the A/C) while powered by the inverter.

Yes, I have seen the sub-panels as well. I guess it all depends on what you want to power. I look at it as "what do I really need to power". No since in going overkill IMO.

Yeah I guess you could do the main breaker but you would need a much bigger (and expensive) inverter.

What are you trying to power and how long are you off the grid?

You would need a lot of batteries for the AC along with a soft start. Its not worth it for me. You might spend $3000 - $6000 (with lithiums) to make it work correctly to run the Air Con but only be able to run for 4 or 5 hours before you batteries are depleated.

IMO its just not worth it unless you have a big rig (35 + foot), lots of room for batteries and use it 6+ mo a year off the grid.