12v to 240v inverter

[zippy656]

Hi guys,
so ive got one. BUT
wheres the best place to put it..
under the bonnet and run 240 to the back
or
in the back and run big 12v from the front to the back

your thoughts and advice please

[rustic]

Originally Posted by zippy656

Hi guys,
so ive got one. BUT
wheres the best place to put it..
under the bonnet and run 240 to the back
or
in the back and run big 12v from the front to the back

your thoughts and advice please

This was discussed about 3 weeks ago...

[zippy656]

Originally Posted by rustic

This was discussed about 3 weeks ago...

where?? i did a search but nothing popped up

[rustic]

Originally Posted by zippy656

where?? i did a search but nothing popped up

Here it is I did a search on 240 volts..

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ighlight=volts

[zippy656]

Originally Posted by rustic

Here it is I did a search on 240 volts..

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ighlight=volts

ah yes.. have done that 12v...

but im talking 240V in the back... so i can use my caravan electric kettle...

[briggie]

Originally Posted by zippy656

ah yes.. have done that 12v...

but im talking 240V in the back... so i can use my caravan electric kettle...

easier to use a gashob innit ?

[solarman216]

Originally Posted by zippy656

Hi guys,
so ive got one. BUT
wheres the best place to put it..
under the bonnet and run 240 to the back
or
in the back and run big 12v from the front to the back

your thoughts and advice please

depends a lot on the inverter and its size, if it is a cheap y and draws big amps you have a problem, big amps mean big cables (I have a chart somewhere that makes it easy to size) but say you need to draw 40 amps (= about 500 watts) with the inverter in the boot then you need cables around twice the size of your starter cables, in order not to have voltage loss that makes the inverter work harder, and putting it in the engine bay is just as bad as they need to be kept cool not stuffed in an oven, hope that helps, if you want facts and figures then give me the details of your inverter, I can supply but need to find them (put them in a safe place?) Rick

[rustic]

Originally Posted by zippy656

ah yes.. have done that 12v...

but im talking 240V in the back... so i can use my caravan electric kettle...

As said before ... Inverter next to the battery, run 240 volt cable, to the rear.
You can put it in a conduit, or even use armoured cable...

PS don't use the kettle whilst driving....

[rustic]

Originally Posted by zippy656

but im talking 240V in the back... so i can use my caravan electric kettle...

Buy a 12 volt kettle...... Simples.........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-12V-TR...item5190ecbe22

[makeitfit]

Make a flask before you go out

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

sounds like overkill

why not get a 12v kettle
or gas, or one of those 12v
liquid heater that sits in a cup.

be fun explaining mains wiring
to insurance assessor...

[Deleted account DD]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Make a flask before you go out

[zippy656]

you know me....

i got it for FREE so was thinking of using it!

12v kettles take ages!

i dont have a small gas hob..

best way i think is ...

pop the bonnet and hook it up. use it then put it back in the bag... simples..

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by zippy656

you know me....

i got it for FREE so was thinking of using it!

12v kettles take ages!

i dont have a small gas hob..

best way i think is ...

pop the bonnet and hook it up. use it then put it back in the bag... simples..

I'd agree - I usually die of thirst before the bloody thing boils!

How big is this inverter then? They are usually no more than about 200w?

[zippy656]

its got on it
soft start 600w
1500w dc to ac power

its a great big thing too

boils the kettle from the caravan ok.. 1000w one