Should Inverter On Or Off

[somervillebus]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> If you're plugged in, then the inverters don't cause any problems --

> and may actually be necessary as they usually are also battery
> chargers. You do need to monitor the charging condition to ensure
> that the batteries aren't overcharged.
>
> As for the SOB, it depends on how the coach is wired. Probably
they
> can be left on if the coach is hooked to electricity. It's probably
a
> good idea (on both a WL and an SOB) to turn them off if the coach
is
> to sit unused for some time. Even better is to have a battery
> isolation switch (as used on many boats) to disconnect the
batteries
> completely when the coach is going to be stored without an
electric
> hookup.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> aeonix1@...
> On the road at Santa Fe NM
>
>
>
> On Dec 18, 2007, at 9:04 PM, Donald Goodwin wrote:
>
> > Should you leave the inverters on all the time?
> > Does this shorten the life of the batteries or
> > Inverter if left on all the time. My brother in law
> > Just purchased a SOB and was told to turn it
> > Off when not using. I have always let my stay on all the
> > Time.
> >
> > Donny Goodwin 2003 LXI
> > Montgomery, AL







The battery chargers are separate from the inverters, even though
they are housed in the same unit they will activate anytime they
sense ac power from either shore power, or generator power regardless
whether or not you have the inverter on, or off. This is if your
using a remote panel which I assume you have.

Leaving the inverter switch on will cause units to invert once ac
current is not longer detected. The inverters will then take charge
of all currents assigned to them, ie electrical outlets, such as TV,
microwave, refrigerator, and so on. Check your manual to further see
what they will power. And, likewise if in the off position when ac
current is unplugged/shut off they will not power items listed above.

I normally leave mine in the off position unless I need to use them.
Great devise...hope this helps

Slim Somerville
99 LXi
Tennessee
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