Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:18:39 -0500
Reply-To:     pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: question about electrical inlet
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com>
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With the transfer switch I linked to, the switching is done automatically,
not manually, so I think there shouldn't be any risk.

That said, having the two totally separate is something I'm considering as
well.  Did you install a separate outlet for yours, or do you just plug into
the one built into the inverter?  One thing I'm really unclear on at this
point is the best way to go from the the built-in outlets in the inverter to
hard-wired connections needed for a switch like the one above, or even just
a wall-style outlet.

-Wes

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

>  RE: Powering the 110v AC outlets from an inverter.
> You are going to get (this is the first) a number of people telling you to
> NOT do that.  Depending on how you wire it, and the switch, the first time
> you plug into shore power BUT forgot to throw the switch, or someone else,
> helping you set up, plugs in before you throw the switch, you could well
> have some neat fireworks INSIDE the van.  Not worth the risk.  I have a 400
> watt inverter permanently mounted, all by itself.  And I frequently plug
> into shore power when it's available.  With the two sources stand alone, not
> interconnected, I never have to worry.
>