fastline
Senior Member
- Location
- midwest usa
- Occupation
- Engineer
This is getting a bit outside my lane and not entirely sure who to even discuss this with. Basically got involved to help install an AC inverter unit in an RV that does not currently have one. For those not in the know, it is common to have a way to make AC power off a battery bank in an RV when not on a generator/grid.
I scoped out the wiring and appears the battery negative is grounded to chassis as most auto DC systems are I guess. Then the AC side in he RV is grounded to chassis as well and I 'think' the neutral is bonded but I need to check more on that.
What I have concern with is the inverter. I am not sure if these are cool with having the negative DC side at the same potential as the AC ground side.
Some people rig up a system where they just install a couple dedicated "inverter receptacles" but the intent here is to run a transfer switch and distribute the inverter power throughout the same circuits that are already in the RV.
Just wondering if anyone has any 'magic smoke stories' or good advice here? The information on this inverter is FAR from helpful.
I scoped out the wiring and appears the battery negative is grounded to chassis as most auto DC systems are I guess. Then the AC side in he RV is grounded to chassis as well and I 'think' the neutral is bonded but I need to check more on that.
What I have concern with is the inverter. I am not sure if these are cool with having the negative DC side at the same potential as the AC ground side.
Some people rig up a system where they just install a couple dedicated "inverter receptacles" but the intent here is to run a transfer switch and distribute the inverter power throughout the same circuits that are already in the RV.
Just wondering if anyone has any 'magic smoke stories' or good advice here? The information on this inverter is FAR from helpful.