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In Reply to: RE: DIY pure sine wave power generator for the fridge.... posted by AbeCollins on January 13, 2025 at 11:07:44

Edison keeps turning off power due to the winds. I can't seem to find the exact model you use, but there seems to be this Voltworks 2000 watt inverter for <$200.

Or this newer(?) model from Go Power!
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Power-GP-ISW1500-12-Industrial-Inverter/dp/B06WLMX1H2?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&gQT=1&th=1
Voltworks. (Open in New Window)

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Go Power! GP-SW1500-12 1500-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter - AbeCollins 16:51:36 01/13/25 (0)
I bought mine back in 2012. It's the Go Power! GP-SW1500-12 1500-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter but there are dozens of brands on Amazon.
If you get one just be sure to use large gauge cable and cinch the conductors down tight. My cable was made from heavy duty 2 gauge booster cables with welded-on clamps. I cut it in half as I needed only one end. I also used a DC inline fuse for safety.

The inverters you chose are probably fine but they may not accept bare wire. It looks like they need large cable lugs so you'll need to crimp your own or buy large gauge cables that are pre-lugged.
The one I have will accept bare copper wire. I used 2 gauge from the booster cable.

I also like the bargraph meter on mine which at least gives some indication of input voltage and approximate power draw so you're not 'flying blind'.

I can 'see' when the fridge compressor kicks in as the power draw goes up considerably. I can also 'see' the condition of the 12-Volt battery. If it sags below 12-Volts it's probably time to start-up the car.
Good Luck !
- Go Power! GP-SW1500-12 1500-Watt Inverter (Open in New Window)
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PROwatt SW - Leo loves music 12:06:20 01/13/25 (0)
I used this with good result.
https://xantrex.com/products/inverters/prowattsw/
The lower output impedance, the better result.
Which Edison, NJ?

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