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07-05-2011, 11:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
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What is the difference between......
Pardon me asking but what is the difference between a converter and an inverter?? And do either of them have surge protection built in with a particular brand and if so, which brand(s).
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07-05-2011, 11:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Rising Fawn
Posts: 353
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Your Converter charges your coach batteries using shore power. I know someone who lost a converter due to a power surge caused by lightning; shorted it out.
The Inverter produces an ersatz 120VAC for powering AC appliances from the coach batteries.
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07-05-2011, 11:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
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A converter changes AC to DC and an inverter does the opposite. In simple terms, a converter usually changes 110v to 12v and an inverter changes 12v to 110v. It's probably more complex as that but this is as much as I understand. As for surge guard protection, that's a separate function. I'm afraid I can't help as to which brands provide that protection.
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07-05-2011, 01:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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You could protect the converter against voltage spikes with a small surge protector like you protect your computer and electrolics with, or why not protect the entire RV with a main panel protection device.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-INTERMATIC-IG1240RC3-SURGE-PROTECTORS-120-240-SPD-/250684933016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&clk_rvr_id=2459 04655003
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07-05-2011, 11:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hello OZZ
Tell us where you mounted this unit?
Then tell us how you make sure your trailer has a good ground?
Thanks in advance
Phil P
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07-06-2011, 03:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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My system is a little different, but I landed the wires from the surge protector on my contactor for the transfer switch, one on each pole. It is the same effect as landing the wires on the main 50 amp breaker, you just need a ground, and one each pole. I check for a ground with my meter. When I plug in on park power, the transfer switch has to have good voltage, or it won't pull in the 50 amp contactor.
Mine saved my system in my RV and also in my home, where I have a surge protector in the main panel
Dennis, Mudchief, had his Montana electrical system saved because he installed one in his unit.
This is a surge protector, it protects the electrical system against surges and spikes, it is not a all in one system check and voltage monitor.
But it is also only around $100.00
http://www.smarthome.com/4860/Levito...otector/p.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/4860.pdf
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07-06-2011, 03:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
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Thanks Ozz
But let’s go a little further.
Define “Transfer Switch” and where is it located?
Phil P
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2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
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07-06-2011, 03:52 AM
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Montana Master
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No problem Phil,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_switch
As you can see from my photo above, mine is above my washer/dryer, right below the breaker panel. The transfer switch is the large metal box to the right of it.
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07-06-2011, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
Did you installe the transfer switch?
Phil P
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2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
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07-06-2011, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Yes sir, I got it on Ebay.
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07-06-2011, 01:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
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M.O.C. #11206
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Thanks a lot for the information.
Phil P
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2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
personal web page https:// www.sallyscoffees.com
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