Badger

Badger

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Has anyone fitted one these? What size did you get, make and results for it etc?

Fitting a secondary battery for extras and was looking to fit one for chargers and laptop use etc, nothing too heavy load wise.

Went to halfords & price is a lot more than eBay lot, but how to spot a good one?

Ta
 
I have had a couple of 2000w units in my work van and am currently using a ring unit which so far is OK. I've had 3 waeco units which I would advise against - supposed to be one of the best but in my experience not( one set on fire!) If u are going to mount it goes without saying keep it high and dry but my biggest foe in the van is condensation, especially in winter, so if u can create a mounting box, even better if u insulate it cause that whats done mine in.
 
Badger i have a 600watt iused to run in my van when i was working would only just run a 4" angle grinder.
For charging laptops ect be careful the power output is not clean and could knacker unit.
A unit from Maplins for cigar plug would be better
 
I've a 750w Silverline one in my 110, excellent for laptops and phones etc. Even had a 360 and TV running off it when I was marshalling a sponsored walk :D I know Silverline isn't supposed to be the best make, but I've had mine for about 2 years now getting bashed and bumped around in the battery box, and it still works and hasn't blown up any of my electricals yet (touch wood) :D
 
Surprised with the silverline Sam! Tend to steer clear of their stuff, but i guess its doing the job ;)

For mounting, there is an abundance of room behind the seats for new fuse box, inverter and other stuff with a kill switch from the 2nd battery if i think owt will get wet ( tbh if its gonna get wet behind there it's the least of my problems! )

I did look into a 12v plug in one, but it's something lying around and more connections to go wrong, i guess i could just hard wire that into the 12V feed as it's basically doing the same thing...i'll have a look at maplins as well ;)

Cheers folks, i'll keep scouting around and see what i can come up with, most gear runs off 12v anyway but it's worth having a 240v for emergencies n such.
 
Hi Paul,

I've got my second fusebox, stereo amp, inverter, etc. behind the seats - like you say, if it gets wet there I'm in trouble!

I bought a 300w inverter off ebay - wasn't expensive and it does the job. It came with a cigarette lighter adaptor, but I've got it wired in permanently through a fuse.

I try and run most things off one of the accessory sockets - got an adaptor for my phone, my sat-nav, my laptop, etc. But the inverter is a nice backup to have - especially as we'll be taking the Landy camping this year :D

Ian.
 
instantsquid said:
Hi Paul,

I've got my second fusebox, stereo amp, inverter, etc. behind the seats - like you say, if it gets wet there I'm in trouble!

I bought a 300w inverter off ebay - wasn't expensive and it does the job. It came with a cigarette lighter adaptor, but I've got it wired in permanently through a fuse.

I try and run most things off one of the accessory sockets - got an adaptor for my phone, my sat-nav, my laptop, etc. But the inverter is a nice backup to have - especially as we'll be taking the Landy camping this year :D

Ian.
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I had my Amp behind my seats. Was competing in a trial and all was fine water up to my knees but when I got towed out the water went backwards and up PoofWent my amp! Pic in my activar! OOPS!
 
I recently got one from Maplins on special reduced from something like £49 to £20, seems OK and can be wired directly to the battery or via the cigar ligher, the cigar lighter is limited as the power that can be drawn through it, so better for it to be wired to the battery.
 
I fitted a 2000w snap-on one in my works vehicle. I use it for powering angle grinders, drills, etc. I have also used it for welding but not at any great power setting or for any length of time.
 
ratty said:
I fitted a 2000w snap-on one in my works vehicle. I use it for powering angle grinders, drills, etc. I have also used it for welding but not at any great power setting or for any length of time.
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I bet that gets thru batteries - 170Amps - blurry eck :eek:.
 
The Mad Hat Man said:
I bet that gets thru batteries - 170Amps - blurry eck :eek:.
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My new truck eats batteries as it is so I currently have the inverter disconnected while I try and suss out exactly why it's happening. The strange thing is that switching the batteries over makes no difference to which one is getting charged at what rate. The batteries start off with around 14v each and then gradually over the period of a month one of em will gain voltage and one will lose it. It'll end up with one at 11.5-12 volts and one at 16-17 volts. If I switch em around the batteries still charge the same no matter where they are.
 
Seen a few at 1000w which are decently priced, is it a no no to have more than 1 socket in use? But load minimal?
 
look for a 'sine wave' inverter or 'modified square wave' as the sudden drops in voltage CAN damage some electrical componants..such as laptops etc

see pic below

square_modified_sinewave.jpg


not saying that it will damage it,just something to bear in mind

'sine wave' is what you have running from the mains at home
 
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