[merrick4]

I just got a power inverter, what else do I need to set it up. The shop is going to put it in for me and they have the cables, but he said something about a 60 something fuse and one other thing. He was going so fast and was in a hurry. I will be passing a FlyingJ tonight and would like to get what I need to have them install it for me.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Skywalker]

I think that having your own company shop put it in would be the better way to go. What he was referring to was inserting a "fuse link" or a heavy duty fuse (60 amp or so) that would protect both the truck and the inverter in the case of a problem.

If someone else installs it....then you have an inherent liability for what happens if there is a problem. If your company's mechanics put it in...it changes the entire picture.

IMHO

[ken_o]

it a 60 amp fuse was expensive where i bought it but you allready bought the inverter so enjoy the power

[merrick4]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

I think that having your own company shop put it in would be the better way to go. What he was referring to was inserting a "fuse link" or a heavy duty fuse (60 amp or so) that would protect both the truck and the inverter in the case of a problem.

If someone else installs it....then you have an inherent liability for what happens if there is a problem. If your company's mechanics put it in...it changes the entire picture.

IMHO

Acutally it was the own company shop that was putting it in thanks. The other thing I needed was a fuse link or something it only cost me $16. They ended up giving me the fuse but it would have only been $3.

Thanks again.

[ken_o]

dmm i spent way more then that buying marine grade.
not bad for 19 total did you have to get the wires to ?

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by merrick4

I just got a power inverter, what else do I need to set it up. The shop is going to put it in for me and they have the cables, but he said something about a 60 something fuse and one other thing. He was going so fast and was in a hurry. I will be passing a FlyingJ tonight and would like to get what I need to have them install it for me.

Any help would be appreciated.

I just got a power inverter, what else do I need to set it up. The shop is going to put it in for me and they have the cables, but he said something about a 60 something fuse and one other thing. He was going so fast and was in a hurry. I will be passing a FlyingJ tonight and would like to get what I need to have them install it for me.

Any help would be appreciated.

The rating of the fuse depends on the Wattage Rating of the inverter. A second concern is the size of the wire connecting the inverter to the battery.

A 60 amp fuse could handle a inverter rated up to approximately 840 Watts. With a wire size of #8.

Here is a couple of common inverter.

For a 1000 Watt inverter -- 70 Amps using #6 wire.
For a 2000 Watt inverter -- 200 Amps using #2 wire.

Needless to say the fuse holder should be of the proper size for the fuse being used.

kc0iv

[Malaki86]

The only place I could find a 100 watt fuse/holder for my 1,500watt invertor was at a local auto-parts store (NAPA). It's an AMG fuse, which is a bolt down fuse. I think I paid about $20 for both the holder and 2 fuses (got a spare).

[merrick4]

I don't know what kind of wire they put in, but I went and got a 700w microwave and it worked for 2 seconds and blew the fuse. I don't know if it's the fuse, it was 50 or they told me that I need a weaker microwave.

[Justruckin]

Originally Posted by merrick4

I don't know what kind of wire they put in, but I went and got a 700w microwave and it worked for 2 seconds and blew the fuse. I don't know if it's the fuse, it was 50 or they told me that I need a weaker microwave.

If you bought a Cobra inverter, take it back. They are notorious for not working with microwaves. We went through this a couple of years ago.

As far as wiring, we like the 1 gauge wiring. Or something that is the same gauge as your battery cables or bigger, been awhile.

Check out Camping World for inverters. I have a small Tripp-Lite in my truck, and it handles everything I throw at it. 1000 watt Sharp microwave is no problem.

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by merrick4

I don't know what kind of wire they put in, but I went and got a 700w microwave and it worked for 2 seconds and blew the fuse. I don't know if it's the fuse, it was 50 or they told me that I need a weaker microwave.

There are several thing I would need know.

1) Did the in-line fuse blow or did the inverter circuit breaker trip?

2) What type of fuse holder did they use?

3) What size wire did they use? You should be able to read wire size imprinted on the wire.

4) What size is your inverter? Be nice if you would post it's specs or link a website where we could look at it's specs.

5) What is your voltage at the outlet?

6) What other load was on the inverter besides the microwave?

7) Was the inverter in clear air?

Check these question and let me know what you found.

kc0iv