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Anybody have any experience connecting a 1000 watt inverter to a Gen 1?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Paulyfish, Feb 8, 2013.

  1. Paulyfish

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    Hoping I can just clip it to the engine battery and make some power for misc items if our power goes out during storm. Thanks in advance for your tips... Paul
     
    #1 Paulyfish, Feb 8, 2013
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    The inverter should be bolted to the battery terminals so the battery can provide 'surge' energy. This is needed for motor start-up and some inrush loads. In this image you can see 89.6A being drawn which is way above what any "clip" could handle. In this case, a modified sine-wave inverter.

    Our other Prius also has a 1.5kW inverter but I am planning to rework the installation to eliminate the Anderson connectors and 120A 12V circuit breaker. These are taking more power than I want leaving just 940W of continuous, 110VAC, sine-wave power.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #2 bwilson4web, Feb 8, 2013
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  3. Paulyfish

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    Thank You much Bob
     
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