Last nite it rained. For air circulation, Scampy's rear window was opened a few inches. Rain entered thru the window screen. Some of that rain ran down the blind and then, into our 12-volt inverter.
The inverter short-circuited.
Shopping for a new inverter
We tried to locate a new inverter online that was available for local pickup. Finding and buying that inverter took a few hours.
First, we tried Best Buy and found very little selection inside the store.
Then we tried Fry's Electronics. Bingo! We drove to Fry's which was only
8 miles distant.
Click [Here] to see the inverter we bought.
2:14pm:
New inverter installed!
With all the tools and supplies in Señor Tránsito's storage, an installation as this one is sooooo easy!
Can you make a cover of some kind to protect it? Can't keep the window closed forever.
ReplyDeleteSuz,
DeleteI am going to keep that window closed forever. There are three side windows that when open, don't allow rain to enter. Also two big roof vents, one vent with a fan.
Replacing the inverter was a fun project for me!
George
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Good deal on the inverter. I bought a 1000W a couple of years ago. Works great but I wish I had a 1600W. I was being cheap.
ReplyDeleteHi LBM,
DeleteThe largest wattage device that I charge is a power pack for dead battery. I just recharged that power pack. No problem with the new inverter!
George
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Does a cooling fan run when the inverter is turned on and running? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeff,
DeleteThe old inverter had a fan. So far, I have not heard a fan in the new inverter.
George
PS: The new inverter seems to be a rugged piece of equipment which does not have outlet circuit protection. I like that. Circuit protection is a real pain!
I charged my 12 volt battery jump start battery device with the new inverter. The old inverter often shut down when charging the jump starter.
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