3000w Inverter Problems???

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by The Highway Hustler, Jun 25, 2019.

  1. The Highway Hustler

    The Highway Hustler Bobtail Member

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    I currently own a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia
    I have a 3000w inverter installed w/ 300amp inline fuse. Had a 1,500w with 200amp fuse but something went wrong and the #### alarm on it continuously stayed on even withnothing plugged up to it so I replaced itbumped it up to 3,000 w/e..

    Prior to the 3,000w inverter I had both a mini fridge and freezer about 700w a piece plugged up and same 700w microwave worked and ran perfect. Was even able to plug up additionalstuff like a hot plate single eye electric burnerat 1,000w. Yes I would unplug everything else just in case but preformed perfect. Even when I would sit and play PlayStation @ 75w and TV @ 50-75w while cooking either in skillet or crockpot @300w and rice cooker @ 75w ran perfectly.

    The new problem!!!

    Yes I bumped up my refrigerator to a 4.5 cubic feet same microwave @700w. NOW w/ REFRIGERATOR UNPLUGGED!!! Only themicrowave plugged up if I run my microwave at 5 minutes or more the inline breaker (by PowerDrive) trips has to cool for 2-3 minutes before its able to be reset. I cannot run TV and PlayStation at same time w/ refrigerator plugged up. W/ refrigerator unplugged my hot plate sets off low power alarm my George Forman grill @ 1,500w sets off alarm. Rice cooker, crockpot, blender, works fine w/refrigerator plugged up. It’s becoming frustrating obviously TA nor LOVES don’t even service inverters or give advice just pointless.

    I’m considering getting a generator or APU to solve the unknown problems. Which do y’all recommend is best?? Or can anyone please tell me what the hell I can do or should do or recommend??
     
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  3. HoneyBadger67

    HoneyBadger67 Road Train Member

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    Have your batteries tested/replaced
     
  4. The Highway Hustler

    The Highway Hustler Bobtail Member

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    Batteries are fairly new recently replaced within a year. Not the batteries 100% sure when I’m home n leave truck off for like 3 days voltage still at 12.5 truck turns over fine. That’s with battery switch on and inverter on I’m sure it’s the connections and inline fuse process of elimination self diagnosis..
     
  5. Working2party

    Working2party Medium Load Member

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    My bet is that the 1500w was fine, and your real problem was the power or ground to it.

    So you replaced the Inverter (3000w) and replaced ?all? The circuit protection (fuses or breakers)?

    If you have access to a voltmeter, check your voltage at the back of the inverter while it’s under a load. Anything under 12v is a big problem and should be easy to identify. With the engine running (might need to be on a high idle) you should see better than 13v at the back of the inverter, other wise you have a bad connection (or a series of them) or are feeding it with too small of cable.
     
  6. Truckrazy

    Truckrazy Light Load Member

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    Batteries can still be damaged while showing 12V. Sure the connection is 12V and not 24V, also fuse rate will be different. At 12V fuse should be 400amp and circuit breaker at 250amp wire gauge at 4/0. Possible the inverter was defective or had internal damage during draw.
     
    Last edited: Jun 28, 2019
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