Need recommendations for a 1000+ watt power inverter

[General of Darkness]

Looking to power some constructions lights from time to time. The total watts is 600.

The problem I'm having is when I'm looking at products the reviews tend to be mixed.

What I'm considering is this. Which is discontinued but I hear their products were awesome until they got purchased and the owners stopped making inverters.

http://www.amazon.com/Vector-VEC049D-Inverter-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00009W3ZF/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

[7th trump]

Looking to power some constructions lights from time to time. The total watts is 600.

The problem I'm having is when I'm looking at products the reviews tend to be mixed.

What I'm considering is this. Which is discontinued but I hear their products were awesome until they got purchased and the owners stopped making inverters.

http://www.amazon.com/Vector-VEC049D-Inverter-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00009W3ZF/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Might be cheaper, definitely more reliable, to go and get yourself a UPS backup from the IT field.
We throw these away on a monthly basis.

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SMT1000&total_watts=50

[Cebu_4_2]

Might be cheaper, definitely more reliable, to go and get yourself a UPS backup from the IT field.
We throw these away on a monthly basis.

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SMT1000&total_watts=50

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[steyr_m]

Never forget, you get what you pay for. If you can, go 24/36 VDC.

http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-PV1250FC-1250-Inverter/dp/B000FIH6PO/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1416171223&sr=1-3&keywords=tripp+lite+inverter

[Dogman]

Construction, planning to run the inverter with your truck/car ? If for lighting/power tools a square wave output is fine. Pay attention to starting load/surge and wire it directly to your battery.

Several good units on amazon with good reviews at 1000w continuous load for close to a c-note.

Triplite used to make good stuff, still have some of their stuff, not sure what quality now, feel you pay more for the name!

Hint if you directly wire to the battery, fuse both the - and + supply wires at the battery and not just count on the internal fuse.

100 amp fuses at least for a 1000w unit! + wire gage heavy enough 8-10ga depending on run length if not a tad larger!

[palani]

You need light you say?

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/wp-content/uploads/kerosenestains.jpg

Mrs O'Leary's cow once lit up an entire city by kicking over one of these!!!

[gunDriller]

Tripplite 1250 KFC.

2000 watts Peak, 1250 Continuous.

Just sold one. I looked all over when I bought it. About $260 new.

http://www.tripplite.com/inverter-charger-1250w-automatic-transfer-switching-2-outlets~APS1250/

http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-PowerVerter-1250-Watt-Inverter/dp/B000YA08MG


Got mine at Newegg.

My God the prices have soared !

[woodman]

Limitless AC Power—Wherever You Can Drive
Introducing the world’s first fully integrated AC power generation system designed exclusively for your truck.

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You Need Mobile AC Power.

If you’re in construction, you need power. And if you’re working at a remote job site, you need mobile power. Until now, you’ve been limited to two options: an expensive, environmentally unfriendly portable generator that takes up precious room in your truck bed (some even require a trailer); or an inverter-based power-generation system that can cause serious damage to various components in your truck (such as batteries, alternators, electronics, etc.).

Fortunately, there’s a new option: Real Power. Real Power is the world's first true AC generator designed to work off your truck’s existing power take off (PTO) gear.

Just something I found with a quick search General. I have been wanting one for a while but haven't done the research. Why not use your trucks diesel as a power plant.

[General of Darkness]

Limitless AC Power—Wherever You Can Drive
Introducing the world’s first fully integrated AC power generation system designed exclusively for your truck.

www.realacpower.com/ (http://www.realacpower.com/)

You Need Mobile AC Power.

If you’re in construction, you need power. And if you’re working at a remote job site, you need mobile power. Until now, you’ve been limited to two options: an expensive, environmentally unfriendly portable generator that takes up precious room in your truck bed (some even require a trailer); or an inverter-based power-generation system that can cause serious damage to various components in your truck (such as batteries, alternators, electronics, etc.).

Fortunately, there’s a new option: Real Power. Real Power is the world's first true AC generator designed to work off your truck’s existing power take off (PTO) gear.

Just something I found with a quick search General. I have been wanting one for a while but haven't done the research. Why not use your trucks diesel as a power plant.

Looks REALLY expensive and I don't have a Ford.

[Glass]

poke around some off road or camping/vaning forums and see what people are using. Don't think you'd see any of the brands we get down here.

[ShortJohnSilver]

Xantrex used to have a good reputation, they were used by solar panel setups. Check the reviews on Amazon.com and see what they look like.

[mick silver]

gundriller does that one have a build in battery charger if so does it work good at keeping the battery charged . I have two of the Xantrex 1500 watts one's and have never had any trouble with them . general if Theres a truck stop near you go there and look around for good inverter , ask a trucker what they use

[mick silver]

Xantrex XPower 1500, 1500W Power Inverter . this is the ones I have .http://www.donrowe.com/Xantrex-813-1500-UL-XPower-1500-p/813-1500-ul.htm

[Cebu_4_2]

Xantrex XPower 1500, 1500W Power Inverter . this is the ones I have .http://www.donrowe.com/Xantrex-813-1500-UL-XPower-1500-p/813-1500-ul.htm

I like this, think I will order one.

[General of Darkness]

Thanks everyone. I decided to spend a little more money and got the Power Bright 2300 because it can do inductive loads which the majority of inverters won't do.

The PW2300-12 is designed to run hard to start inductive loads such as air compressors, refrigerators and freezers and features Soft Start Technology to ensure smooth start-up of tools and appliances. The inverter is housed in an anodized aluminum case with heat sink design providing greater durability and maximum heat dissipation.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AMPGE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now check out this video, VERY BORING, but gives you an idea of what you can do.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2DGhtBZEEI

[Neuro]

If it is only for construction lights, the smart choice would be to get a bunch of 12v LED flood lights like these...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009APAM2W?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
Uses about a tenth of the power an inverter halogen combo would do for the same amount of light, and replacing the lights probably cost you less than the inverter, and LED's last forever!

Edit: Yes I saw you bought the inverter, but for the price of it you'ld get 11 of those 15W 1150 Lumen flood lights...

[General of Darkness]

If it is only for construction lights, the smart choice would be to get a bunch of 12v LED flood lights like these...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009APAM2W?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
Uses about a tenth of the power an inverter halogen combo would do for the same amount of light, and replacing the lights probably cost you less than the inverter, and LED's last forever!

Edit: Yes I saw you bought the inverter, but for the price of it you'ld get 11 of those 15W 1150 Lumen flood lights...

Thanks Neuro, but I plan on using the inverter for a back to my generator also.

[Hitch]

Xantrex XPower 1500, 1500W Power Inverter . this is the ones I have .http://www.donrowe.com/Xantrex-813-1500-UL-XPower-1500-p/813-1500-ul.htm

Mick, I picked up this same inverter maybe 6 years ago and it's still working great. It's on a boat, in a saltwater environment, and running like a Boss. I bought it at Costco for $89, even though it wasn't "marine rated".

Good recommendation, I second it.

[General of Darkness]

OK, so I got my inverter and it works perfect but I'm using jumper cables that are rates at 200AMPS to run it BUT the cables are getting warm. Any advice?

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[Dogman]

OK, so I got my inverter and it works perfect but I'm using jumper cables that are rates at 200AMPS to run it BUT the cables are getting warm. Any advice?

Depends on wire gauge and length of the cables! Have seen some that are good for jumping but way too thin for constant current. Keep the length as short as possible on your supply cables!

Go to a welding supply and ask, tell them the length for at least 100 amps continues and also they can put on the end terminals, welding cable is your answer!


Note!

After seeing the pic, keep the dc supply cables/jumper cut them to length and as short as you can make them, and then use an extension cord for your a.c. Try to keep the length to a couple of feet or less for the dc cables.

That setup is so wrong! you could mount the inverter under the hood by the battery and then plug in your ac as needed. As long as you can keep the inverter dry and protected say as in a box.

[Libertytree]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51S4YkH4h1L._AA160_.jpg
(http://www.amazon.com/Length-Copper-Parrot-Booster-Jumping/dp/B00E9ANSGU/ref=lp_15719941_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1416354448&sr=1-6)
Heavy Duty 2 Gauge Wire Extra Long 25 Feet Ft Length 600 Amp Copper Plate Parrot Jaw Auto Booster Jumper Jumping... (http://www.amazon.com/Length-Copper-Parrot-Booster-Jumping/dp/B00E9ANSGU/ref=lp_15719941_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1416354448&sr=1-6)

$44.64 (http://www.amazon.com/Length-Copper-Parrot-Booster-Jumping/dp/B00E9ANSGU/ref=lp_15719941_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1416354448&sr=1-6)

[monty]

. Depends on wire gauge and length of the cables! Have seen some that are good for jumping but way too thin for constant current. Keep the length as short as possible on your supply cables! Go to a welding supply and ask, tell them the length for at least 100 amps continues and also they can put on the end terminals, welding cable is your answer! Note! After seeing the pic, keep the dc supply cables/jumper cut them to length and as short as you can make them, and then use an extension cord for your a.c. Try to keep the length to a couple of feet or less for the dc cables. That setup is so wrong! you could mount the inverter under the hood by the battery and then plug in your ac as needed. As long as you can keep the inverter dry and protected say as in a box.

00 Welding Cable per Dogman. The above is excellent advice!

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[govcheetos]

Some good terminal ends to connect to your battery in a more permanent fashion too. If you didn't want to permanently mount the inverter under the hood, some jumper disconnect cables like fleet trucks and police cars use could be useful. The less connections the better though.

[General of Darkness]

Some good terminal ends to connect to your battery in a more permanent fashion too. If you didn't want to permanently mount the inverter under the hood, some jumper disconnect cables like fleet trucks and police cars use could be useful. The less connections the better though.

The problem with the quick disconnect cables is they can't handle the amps.

[General of Darkness]

Oh shit, what if I just buy 2 gauge wire and make my own and use this quick disconnect?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spw-2236/overview/

Superwinch Quick Connects 2236


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