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September 6th, 2015, 02:08 PM
#1
What's your thoughts on this - inverter question
If I hook a 12v dc to 120v ac inverter to a 12 volt battery but have nothing connected to the inverter - will the battery eventually be discharged - thanks
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September 6th, 2015 02:08 PM
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September 6th, 2015, 02:10 PM
#2
Yes but it shouldn't happen quickly.
The inverter draws some power itself.
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September 6th, 2015, 02:23 PM
#3
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September 6th, 2015, 06:10 PM
#4
All depending on the size of the inverter, they have an idle state current which can be a hog. Better off to disconnect it while it's not in use. I've got a big inline switch on the battery side on mine.
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September 8th, 2015, 08:41 AM
#5
Yes...
Some of the larger/more expensive inverters give you the option of a remote switch. 12v switch triggers a relay to turn the unit on. If the switch is off there is no draw.
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September 8th, 2015, 05:41 PM
#6
Originally Posted by
northernontario
Yes...
Some of the larger/more expensive inverters give you the option of a remote switch. 12v switch triggers a relay to turn the unit on. If the switch is off there is no draw.
Nope, wrong answer, Mine still has a parasitic draw whether it's in the remote/off/on position. The only way to get it completely off is to put a switch on one of the 12VDC input wires from the battery.
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