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ftp

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Yet another question Jeff1
« on: October 12, 2008, 02:03:04 pm »
What can you tell me about inverters Jeff?

www.caravantechnology.com/Error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/caravaninverters.aspx

Bottom of the page - can they run a vac?
Could a vehicles engine run one? Even if it could i suppose it might be an offence to leave an engine running?

Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2008, 03:55:35 pm »
Are u serious? Leaving your keys in the vehicle with the engine running, no matter if you did leave it locked, your insurance would not cover it if it got nicked.

Risky.. do it properly, and get the generator if you are serious. Otherwise use the lecy from the customer.

Unless you could work it from a spare battery with you can charge when your driving about.

ftp

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Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2008, 05:53:02 pm »
Had a kitchen fitted and the guys ran all their big power tools from the van so it can be done. I'm just probing because i have no idea.  ;)

jefftemperley

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Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2008, 06:19:56 pm »
I Have a 1500 watt inverter fitted in my van always found it handy when using power tools on jobs if you connect it via a split charge relay and a second battery you should be fine.
i went that route as a back up for jobs where mains isnt available that way i save on space in the van.......... got enough crap in there as it is!
bad weather always looks worse through dirty windows

Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2008, 06:28:26 pm »
Sorry to be thick, but could an invertor-as described by jefftemperly- run a mains electric pressure washer?

ftp

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Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2008, 06:40:58 pm »
Don't worry Discount, you're as thick as me.  ;D

jeff1

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Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2008, 07:33:12 pm »
What can you tell me about inverters Jeff?

www.caravantechnology.com/Error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/caravaninverters.aspx

Bottom of the page - can they run a vac?
Could a vehicles engine run one? Even if it could i suppose it might be an offence to leave an engine running?
If its to run your vac from it then your really need one with some meat on it, I'm assuming your vac is 3,600W if it is, Then you really need to get the 5000w one, the 4000w will be running close to capacity and draw a bigger current on start up.

You'll also need to keep your battery charging, I couldn't see the current consumption in the specs but I know its going to be high, forget to keep the battery continuously topped up for even a short time will result in a flat battery.

I would personally only use it incase of emergency, use a Genny or custy's electric.

Sorry to be thick, but could an invertor-as described by jefftemperly- run a mains electric pressure washer?
Check the wattage of your washer, (example) if its say its 1000w then you need to buy an inverter that is higher than 1000w, its no good buying one that runs 1000w as it will be running at full capacity continuously and would soon break down.

If you look at what jeff has 1500w, then to run say a 800w drill or a 1000w router he covered himself very well

Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2008, 07:49:33 pm »
Had a kitchen fitted and the guys ran all their big power tools from the van so it can be done. I'm just probing because i have no idea.  ;)
Guessing they have a 5 or more KVH generator in the van

ftp

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Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2008, 08:04:48 pm »
Don't think so, they would have suffocated.

Re: Yet another question Jeff1
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2008, 08:31:29 pm »
Don't think so, they would have suffocated.
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