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Best Power Inverter?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:21 pm
by rockymtnshepherds
I am sure this has been discussed at length but can someone tell me the best 24-12 volt power inverter they know of for the $$$? Thanks for your replies.
24 to 12 volt
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:04 pm
by Thomas-E
I use a Solar Converters Battery Equalizer and am very happy with it,
been using it since 2006.
They have other neat items such as a 24 too 12 volt battery charger which I am installing in my camper (all 12 volt in it)
Check out the following link on the Real 4x4 Pinzgauer forum, it's in the "archive section".
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/v ... php?p=5668
Note the use of relays to completely remove it whem the battery switch is off. Inexpensive relays can be obtained from
www.allelectronics.com
Best of luck in your search!
get a good battery equalizer instead!
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:59 am
by acebee
the best money can buy ? last word.. Vanner Voltmaster..bar none!
just check the entities that have them on as the vendor!
one is being sold..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vanner-6 ... 5004r29724
standard disclaimers apply..
Re: 24 to 12 volt
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:07 pm
by audiocontr
Thomas-E wrote:I use a Solar Converters Battery Equalizer and am very happy with it,
been using it since 2006.
They have other neat items such as a 24 too 12 volt battery charger which I am installing in my camper (all 12 volt in it)
Check out the following link on the Real 4x4 Pinzgauer forum, it's in the "archive section".
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/v ... php?p=5668
Note the use of relays to completely remove it whem the battery switch is off. Inexpensive relays can be obtained from
www.allelectronics.com
Best of luck in your search!
Regardless what it says on their website, these units ship from Canada FAST!!! They are built to order.
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:50 am
by rockymtnshepherds
The link does not work to the "Solar" inverter Archive link? Thanks for the feedback.
12 Volts
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:44 pm
by Thomas-E
I apologize about the link.... I had saved it some time ago and just didn't check it again.
Here's another one that the shows a hookup for the Solar Equalizer, just copy and paste into your browser
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/oNKbS-dbtj ... ire_02.jpg
This schematic adds two relays in the equalizer lines to prevent a small but constant drain when the engine is off.
Take some time to see what other pinzers have used, there have been complaints about some 24 to 12 volt converters not lasting long.
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:45 pm
by lito
that link looks broken as well...
best power inverter
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:04 pm
by krick3tt
Check this place...
www.24voltproducts.com
be prepared for some sticker shock, but some stuff is on sale.
Morris
best power inverter
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:05 pm
by krick3tt
Check this place...
www.24voltproducts.com
be prepared for some sticker shock, but some stuff is on sale.
Morris
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:07 pm
by McCall Pinz
I don't know if they're the best, but I'm running one of the 20 amp Solar Converters too. Northern Arizona Wind and Sun had the best price at the time-
http://store.solar-electric.com/volcon.html
Definitely wire it with the relays or it will drain the batteries every week and Optimas don't like that. Fortunately Optimas have a good warranty
