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Good video to show basic power consumption on a system. I bought the same Renogy 3000w inverter for my van. I'm very happy with it. Except all they provided were 2 sets of unlabeled power leads. The ring lugs had 100amp stamped on it. I cut one in half and I believe them to be CCA (Copper Clade Aluminum) cables. Pretty dangerous if you ran the inverter at full power. Needless to say I threw them away and connected 2 naught cables to the unit.
@@ChallengeTheNarrative I don't think you people understand electrical systems or the code requirements. As you can "Derate" cable sizes. As long as the fuse\breaker is rated for the size cable you are using. Called 125% rule. As long as the loads last less then 4 hours of "Contentious" use. Now go take a course in Electrical Theory. As they give test for a reason. And stop using Google as your source of Knowledge. The Schools should have taught you how that works. If not. Ask them for a refund. Then punch teachers in the Stomach..they robbed you of an education..
Interesting video Dino. Definitely useful to see this test mate thank you. I’m only running the 1 AGM. I’ll keep boiling water using the butane cooker for the time being lol
i use induction stove for everything when camping. but surely ive been curious bout these electric kettle consumption. thx a gazillion for the video,❤❤❤🎉🎉, efficient-wise im gonna keep using my induction stove.
In regards to off grid systems in caravans/vehicles - seeming a live chassis from faulting appliance can kill you without a protective device, using a portable RCBO plugged into the 240v output will protect, but because there's no earth to ground, YOU will be it. This should cause the RCBO to trigger but it could be too late.. If you installed an earth stake from inverter chasis it will have tripped without you in circuit. Just a friendly reminder to all that 240v is 240v, it's dangerous and without a protective device or ground you're dicing with death
That’s a valuable reminder. Off-grid systems can indeed be dangerous if not properly set up. Using a portable RCBO ( Residual Current Breaker with Over-Current) is a good step, but you're right that grounding is crucial for safety. Installing an earth stake from the inverter chassis is a smart move to ensure the RCBO triggers before any harm occurs. Always respect the power of 240V and prioritize safety with proper protective devices and grounding. Thanks for the important tip and thanks for watching 👍🍻
I agree. Many batteries also have a Maximum Continuous Discharging Current draw well below the 167A that kettle requires , i.e. The Renogy LiFePO4 100Ah battery is 100A, they recommend 3 x 100Ah for a 3000W inverter. The iTechworld 120X is 150A (175A, 5 mins). So if the user doesn't have two or more batteries hooked-up in parallel they're pulling the guts out of their single battery. Based on the figures provided the Watt Hours used to boil your kettle is approximately 195Wh. On a really good day my Victron 100/20 controller and Seraphim 325W panel produces a yield of 500Wh. So if my calculations are correct, nearly 39% of my daily energy production would go into boiling one kettle. I'd probably want to boil this kettle first thing in the morning, after the battery has been powering my fridge all night. It makes more sense to me to use a gas burner to boil a kettle. Power management off-grid is worth consideration. Also, I purchased a K-Mart 30L Convection Microwave Oven, microwave (2200W), grill (1250W), approx. 97Wh for a frozen meat pie to fully cooked. I'd be interested to know how a 12V oven compares.
Not how it works.. As most BMS 100ah will run up to 200Amps for 5 mins.. As the 100ah rating is for Continuous use..Why you have to fuse the mains above the 100ah rating.
EFFICIENTSELF be good to see a total cost on the van once it’s done v how much it’s worth if you were to sell it, I know we do these projects for fun and not to make money, still it would be interesting to know, keep up the great work 👍🍺
Great video, my only wish is that I found it sooner, I've been through the ringer buying underpowered units constantly upgrading looking for more power, and after years of this I finally acquired a 3000w constant 6000w peak unit. It didn't run the appliances I bought it for but I'm assuming that was due to the tiny cables it came with. I just bought 2 gauge cable yesterday and hopefully that will be all it needed to run properly. I've got a huge battery but it's still only a car battery and not a massive truck battery. fingers crossed 🤞
These inverters use an incredible amount of power especially when running high power devices such as electric kettles and induction stoves… make sure you have plenty battery power . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF May I ask what you mean by "Plenty" of battery power? Although my i30 is only a 1.6 Tdi I've got the largest battery I could physically fit in the engine bay. Has only had 2 months of use, it's a EXIDE/MPL N50ZZLMF 620CCA 140RC 70AH Is that what you mean by "Plenty"? Guess we'll find out shortly as I'm just about to test these new 2 gauge power cables.
You gonna need more than 70ah of battery power if you intend to run the inverter at full power. You also gotta be careful as if it’s your cranking battery in your car you are using you will risk running it flat and you will not be able to start your vehicle.
The kettle consumed approx 167 amps I have this current pulling off 3 batteries that can each discharge 100amps continuous. You would need a minimum of 2 batteries that can discharge 100 amps continuous to run the inverter boiling the kettle. Just look for the continuous discharge amps output when looking for a battery. Lot of the cheap lithium batteries can only discharge 50amps continuous. Thanks for watching👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF 167 amps ? 167 Watts. Aprox 13 Ah for 5 mins to boil the water, thats aprox 160 Watts isn't it ? An inverter drawing 1.2 amps 24 hrs per day is aprox 30 Watts. Compared to the high cost to buy a 12v fridge freezer & other 12v products it would take a long time to recoup the outlay with just occasionally camping. Id guess it would be a struggle to balance the costs even in a permanent off grid set up like yer shed, given that the products would have similar limited lifespans. I enjoy yer vids but for a project you should consider a Van or shed solar project comparing the over all cost of bargain basement but certified safe household products run off a similar inverter, then compare the overall cost to yer top class 12v gear, maybe include the cost of a banger van too to even the score 👍
Yes 167 amps the kettle was pulling 2.1kw and consumed approximately 13ah in around 5 minutes (this was just a rough time). If you divide the watts which is 2100 by the amps (167) it will be around 12.5 volts . Did this just to show how much current these things can pull from your batteries . You actually give me an idea I will do a comparison to a 12v kettle by boiling the same amount of water. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF No probs mate, I enjoy yer vids. Its a similar amount of Watts tho. Mind you Im no expert. 2100 Watts/hr for 5 mins is 175 W. At 12v thats a 15 amp draw through the inverter isnt it ? Otherwise yer kettle cable would be super thick wouldnt it ? A household kettle draws about 10 amps. Put yer clamp meter on it, 167 amps is welding current, not kettle boiling current.
Yes, it's crucial to know the battery chemistry when connecting an inverter.different battery chemistries have different voltage characteristics and charging requirements. connecting an inverter that's not compatible with the battery chemistry can lead to inefficient operation, damage to the battery, or even safety hazards. Always check the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for both the battery and the inverter before connecting them. Hope this helps thanks for watching 👍🍻
Possibly you would need the 2000watt one best to check the wattage of your air fryer and also dont forget you gonna need sufficient battery power also . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
I googled ‘recommended fuse size for 3000 watt inverter’ actually said a 400 amp fuse with 4/0 gauge cable.. I put in 300 amp because that’s what my batteries can put out in current and of course my cables are good for 400 amp .. thanks for watching 👍🍻
You would think people would do the math before considering their battery requirements. 2100w/12.8v=164a so 164/12 for 5min which is 13.6Ah assuming 100% efficiency, you could assume an inverter is about 90% efficient so 15.2Ah to boil a kettle. I have ordered one of these inverters, do you think a single 0 gauge would be enough? I am also running in to issues finding thicker cable than that. Do you know what the inverter comes with? looks like about twin 4 gauge in the photos.
I think the inverter comes with twin 2 gauge cables and I found they got quite warm when I used my inverter prior to installing into my camper and used twin 0 gauge cables as couldn’t get hold of 3/0 gauge . You could try 0 gauge and if gets warm you could add another. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF Thanks for the info, 2 gauge is 35mm2, 0 gauge is 55mm2 so a single 0 gauge would be a downgrade. I might have to just order some 70mm2 or better from the US. I can't find anything in Australia.
@@EFFICIENTSELF I decided to do the math on this one. Loss to heat from resistance is calculated using P=I^2*R, 0 gauge is 0.1ohms per 1000 feet so a 10 foot run of cable with a 200amp load (2560w) is 200^2*0.001 so 40w. 40w of heat is pretty substantial. Normally on a circuit board for say a VRM if you had 40w of heat from components they would need a heat sink and 40w would get a small aluminium heat sink pretty hot. I am probably only going to need about half that length for both positive and negative cables though so 20w from 0 gauge but 10w from 2x 0 gauge does sound better.
I have no understanding of amps, volts, watts etc so will have to get my electrical work done for my van. I want 2 vent/fans, lights, small caravan refrigerator a few power points to charge my phone and iPad. Cooking will be on a gas stove, no electric kettle or appliances. At the planning stage now, how many batteries/solar panels for one person.
The sounds of your requirements you will not need an inverter . Go for a lithium battery 200ah . Redarc bcdc charger 40amp and 2 of 200 watt solar panels.. better to go more than what you think you need cause of overcast days and if you have lots of overcast days your battery will charge off your redarc dc charger. I’m no expert and This is my opinion only. If you are having work done ,they will advise you on what you need after they know what you require to run devices you are installing. All the best in your build and thanks for watching 👍🍻
So gutted. Bought one and it wont even run my induction cooktop. Thought i was upgrading from my 3kw cheapie i already had. Nope! Turns out the renogy has very poor start up power. Mines the newer ups version so i cant tap into the more robust hard wiring terminals like some have.
The issue is likely to be the under rated supplied battery cables. That is why this dude fitted fking thick cables of 0 AWG. RENOGY are bellends. Anyway, the 3000W does peak 6000W which should run most things. I notice there's a frequency switch. Motors need 50Hz. 60Hz fks them up.
i just spotted this video in my feed and wanted to comment again,only because i have a Tripp Lite Inverter industrial (a real boat anchor) that weighs 37.2 lbs and draws 48 watts just sitting. I was thinking on using it for my A/C until i saw how much it draws... yikes
I can tell you right now that wire on the back of your inverter is to much it alone is using more power... Its like using a very long drop cord they draw more power.
ok but is that the only negative to using that thickness? If it is, surely that's a bit of a non issue when compared to all the other problems with using smaller cables yeah? I know which I'd prefer.
Will depend on your dc charger . Mine will put in 50 amps when engine running, when you use heavy load like say a kettle you can see what amps comes out . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
My 400ah lithium batteries were running my fan last night and it and the inverter drained 45% of my batteries. They were on 13.2. 5 or 6 hours later @12.3.... lithium batteries. Just seen like to much. Like something isn't right.
Let's see how good is that inverter: 1 liter of water needs 4180 Joules to raise its temp. by 1ºC. 1 Wh is 3600 Joules. So,1 liter of water,from 20ºC to 100ºC,takes 93 Wh; 1.7 liters take 158 Wh of energy; let's add 5 Wh (??) for the kettle,to heat up the steel, and that becomes 163 Wh; You burned 13 Ah at 12.8 volts off of that battery, that amounts to 166 Wh, effic. of 98% ?
Power/watts = VOLTS X AMPS The potential difference between 240 and 12 volts is 20 An easy way to get a rough understand of amps required is X the 240 volt amps by 20 this will give you the dc amps required . A 3000 watt inverter to run at full load ( 3000 watts) wil require around 240 amps . That is a huge amount of amps and not very many single battery’s can supply this current even for a short time .
Short, sweet and straight to the point. Love it.
@@popey2710 cheers mate thanks for watching 👍🍻
Good video to show basic power consumption on a system.
I bought the same Renogy 3000w inverter for my van. I'm very happy with it. Except all they provided were 2 sets of unlabeled power leads. The ring lugs had 100amp stamped on it. I cut one in half and I believe them to be CCA (Copper Clade Aluminum) cables.
Pretty dangerous if you ran the inverter at full power. Needless to say I threw them away and connected 2 naught cables to the unit.
Cheers bud thanks for watching 👍🍻
3000 watt version does no come with cables..So not sure what they sent you..
@@WizzRacingyes Renogy do supply under-rated cables. I have this 3000W.
@@ChallengeTheNarrative I don't think you people understand electrical systems or the code requirements. As you can "Derate" cable sizes. As long as the fuse\breaker is rated for the size cable you are using. Called 125% rule. As long as the loads last less then 4 hours of "Contentious" use.
Now go take a course in Electrical Theory. As they give test for a reason.
And stop using Google as your source of Knowledge. The Schools should have taught you how that works. If not. Ask them for a refund. Then punch teachers in the Stomach..they robbed you of an education..
As a Brit, the use of the word "jug" instead of "kettle" makes me chuckle. Your videos are quite entertaining, I must admit 👍🏼
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
as a South Australian, I concur :)
Aussies tend to consider a jug something you plug in, whereas a kettle goes on the stovetop. That's a Queenslander interpretation anyway.
Interesting video Dino. Definitely useful to see this test mate thank you.
I’m only running the 1 AGM. I’ll keep boiling water using the butane cooker for the time being lol
Nothing wrong with that Jason 👍 hope everything is well with you mate 👍🍻
Thx for the demo. 👍🏾 Confirmed my estimation of how much a kettle would use. I'll stick with the gas in our caravan when off grid. 🤠
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
i use induction stove for everything when camping. but surely ive been curious bout these electric kettle consumption. thx a gazillion for the video,❤❤❤🎉🎉, efficient-wise im gonna keep using my induction stove.
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
Good video and great info mate. I myself prefer the old gas stuff or fire when camping. That may change if I ever get a big electric setup.
Nothing like cooking on the fire mate . Can’t beat it .👍 safe travels to you and your family mate 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF that’s it hey. Thanks mate.
great video, no one covers this
thanks robert thanks for your comment and viewing really much appreciated 👍🍻
In regards to off grid systems in caravans/vehicles - seeming a live chassis from faulting appliance can kill you without a protective device, using a portable RCBO plugged into the 240v output will protect, but because there's no earth to ground, YOU will be it. This should cause the RCBO to trigger but it could be too late.. If you installed an earth stake from inverter chasis it will have tripped without you in circuit. Just a friendly reminder to all that 240v is 240v, it's dangerous and without a protective device or ground you're dicing with death
That’s a valuable reminder. Off-grid systems can indeed be dangerous if not properly set up. Using a portable RCBO ( Residual Current Breaker with Over-Current) is a good step, but you're right that grounding is crucial for safety. Installing an earth stake from the inverter chassis is a smart move to ensure the RCBO triggers before any harm occurs. Always respect the power of 240V and prioritize safety with proper protective devices and grounding. Thanks for the important tip and thanks for watching 👍🍻
I agree. Many batteries also have a Maximum Continuous Discharging Current draw well below the 167A that kettle requires , i.e. The Renogy LiFePO4 100Ah battery is 100A, they recommend 3 x 100Ah for a 3000W inverter. The iTechworld 120X is 150A (175A, 5 mins). So if the user doesn't have two or more batteries hooked-up in parallel they're pulling the guts out of their single battery. Based on the figures provided the Watt Hours used to boil your kettle is approximately 195Wh. On a really good day my Victron 100/20 controller and Seraphim 325W panel produces a yield of 500Wh. So if my calculations are correct, nearly 39% of my daily energy production would go into boiling one kettle. I'd probably want to boil this kettle first thing in the morning, after the battery has been powering my fridge all night. It makes more sense to me to use a gas burner to boil a kettle. Power management off-grid is worth consideration.
Also, I purchased a K-Mart 30L Convection Microwave Oven, microwave (2200W), grill (1250W), approx. 97Wh for a frozen meat pie to fully cooked. I'd be interested to know how a 12V oven compares.
Right on mate 👍 appreciate your comment and thanks for watching 👍🍻
I'm glad I read this...
Can I use a deep cycle an a starter battery together?
Both 12v.
Not how it works.. As most BMS 100ah will run up to 200Amps for 5 mins.. As the 100ah rating is for Continuous use..Why you have to fuse the mains above the 100ah rating.
@@codylawson8337batteries need to be same capacity.
The star bat will drain fast and bring down power of leisure bat
Good info mate, van is looking great!
Thanks mate . Cheers 🍻 and thanks again for mentioning the pinchweld. Your a champion 👍🍻
Thanks mate , simple vid but very interesting 👍👍
Cheers Steve thanks for watching 👍🍻
EFFICIENTSELF be good to see a total cost on the van once it’s done v how much it’s worth if you were to sell it, I know we do these projects for fun and not to make money, still it would be interesting to know, keep up the great work 👍🍺
Thanks mate 👍🍻
Great video, my only wish is that I found it sooner, I've been through the ringer buying underpowered units constantly upgrading looking for more power, and after years of this I finally acquired a 3000w constant 6000w peak unit. It didn't run the appliances I bought it for but I'm assuming that was due to the tiny cables it came with. I just bought 2 gauge cable yesterday and hopefully that will be all it needed to run properly. I've got a huge battery but it's still only a car battery and not a massive truck battery. fingers crossed 🤞
These inverters use an incredible amount of power especially when running high power devices such as electric kettles and induction stoves… make sure you have plenty battery power . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF May I ask what you mean by "Plenty" of battery power? Although my i30 is only a 1.6 Tdi I've got the largest battery I could physically fit in the engine bay.
Has only had 2 months of use, it's a
EXIDE/MPL
N50ZZLMF
620CCA
140RC
70AH
Is that what you mean by "Plenty"? Guess we'll find out shortly as I'm just about to test these new 2 gauge power cables.
You gonna need more than 70ah of battery power if you intend to run the inverter at full power. You also gotta be careful as if it’s your cranking battery in your car you are using you will risk running it flat and you will not be able to start your vehicle.
Good info Dino. I'm liking this setup.
Thanks azza 👍 it works really well. Hope your on the mend mate 👍🍻
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks mate. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
So if you have a 100ah lifepo4 battery you could boil the kettle about 7 times if it's full of water. Thanks for the info mate.
The kettle consumed approx 167 amps I have this current pulling off 3 batteries that can each discharge 100amps continuous. You would need a minimum of 2 batteries that can discharge 100 amps continuous to run the inverter boiling the kettle. Just look for the continuous discharge amps output when looking for a battery. Lot of the cheap lithium batteries can only discharge 50amps continuous. Thanks for watching👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF
167 amps ?
167 Watts.
Aprox 13 Ah for 5 mins to boil the water, thats aprox 160 Watts isn't it ?
An inverter drawing 1.2 amps 24 hrs per day is aprox 30 Watts.
Compared to the high cost to buy a 12v fridge freezer & other 12v products it would take a long time to recoup the outlay with just occasionally camping. Id guess it would be a struggle to balance the costs even in a permanent off grid set up like yer shed, given that the products would have similar limited lifespans.
I enjoy yer vids but for a project you should consider a Van or shed solar project comparing the over all cost of bargain basement but certified safe household products run off a similar inverter, then compare the overall cost to yer top class 12v gear, maybe include the cost of a banger van too to even the score 👍
Yes 167 amps the kettle was pulling 2.1kw and consumed approximately 13ah in around 5 minutes (this was just a rough time). If you divide the watts which is 2100 by the amps (167) it will be around 12.5 volts . Did this just to show how much current these things can pull from your batteries . You actually give me an idea I will do a comparison to a 12v kettle by boiling the same amount of water. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF
No probs mate, I enjoy yer vids.
Its a similar amount of Watts tho.
Mind you Im no expert.
2100 Watts/hr for 5 mins is 175 W.
At 12v thats a 15 amp draw through the inverter isnt it ?
Otherwise yer kettle cable would be super thick wouldnt it ?
A household kettle draws about 10 amps.
Put yer clamp meter on it, 167 amps is welding current, not kettle boiling current.
Bloody perfect vid bud!
Thanks for your comment mate and thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hey Jack...it is critical to know what battery bank you are using for this project?
Yes, it's crucial to know the battery chemistry when connecting an inverter.different battery chemistries have different voltage characteristics and charging requirements. connecting an inverter that's not compatible with the battery chemistry can lead to inefficient operation, damage to the battery, or even safety hazards. Always check the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for both the battery and the inverter before connecting them. Hope this helps thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hi do you know if this will power an air fryer? Would a 1000w one do it? How bout 2000w?
Possibly you would need the 2000watt one best to check the wattage of your air fryer and also dont forget you gonna need sufficient battery power also . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
What I mean is the alternator running
Engine at idle
Great vid. How many times could you boil the kettle with this set up?
Approx 20 times if I was to turn off solar and the batteries were fully charged .thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF That's impressive.
Thanks for a great video mate. Great info. 👍🍺🇦🇺❤❤❤
Cheers mate 👍 thank you 🇳🇿 appreciate your support 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF Nothing better than the truth. I love honest reviews and true data. Cheers again mate.
True that mate 👍 totally likewise 100%
Nice wee video .Interesting .Been looking at tbe Renology 3000w .Looks pretty good .Does it run the telly and laptop ok this model?
Yes will handle laptop and tv for sure but this model is way overkill for that. Get something way smaller! Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF Thanks man .Good to know ....I really fancy running a microwave .Would be ideal off grid .
Dino the kettle man haha. Cheers legend
Cheers mick .. hope you well mate 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF All well thanks mate 👍🏻😎
Thanks Dino for another great video.... do you have to run the the 300amp megafuse? I am running an 1850watt coffee machine.
I googled ‘recommended fuse size for 3000 watt inverter’ actually said a 400 amp fuse with 4/0 gauge cable.. I put in 300 amp because that’s what my batteries can put out in current and of course my cables are good for 400 amp .. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Helou funcționează 2 frigidere 3 tv cu inverteru 3000W ?
You would think people would do the math before considering their battery requirements. 2100w/12.8v=164a so 164/12 for 5min which is 13.6Ah assuming 100% efficiency, you could assume an inverter is about 90% efficient so 15.2Ah to boil a kettle.
I have ordered one of these inverters, do you think a single 0 gauge would be enough? I am also running in to issues finding thicker cable than that. Do you know what the inverter comes with? looks like about twin 4 gauge in the photos.
I think the inverter comes with twin 2 gauge cables and I found they got quite warm when I used my inverter prior to installing into my camper and used twin 0 gauge cables as couldn’t get hold of 3/0 gauge . You could try 0 gauge and if gets warm you could add another. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF Thanks for the info, 2 gauge is 35mm2, 0 gauge is 55mm2 so a single 0 gauge would be a downgrade. I might have to just order some 70mm2 or better from the US. I can't find anything in Australia.
Your welcome mate. Better to go heavier in the cabling. Good luck 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF I decided to do the math on this one. Loss to heat from resistance is calculated using P=I^2*R, 0 gauge is 0.1ohms per 1000 feet so a 10 foot run of cable with a 200amp load (2560w) is 200^2*0.001 so 40w. 40w of heat is pretty substantial. Normally on a circuit board for say a VRM if you had 40w of heat from components they would need a heat sink and 40w would get a small aluminium heat sink pretty hot. I am probably only going to need about half that length for both positive and negative cables though so 20w from 0 gauge but 10w from 2x 0 gauge does sound better.
Maybe an induction stove might boil a steel kettle faster?
Thanks for watching 👍🍻
In about 2 1/2 minutes at half the power and time.
I have no understanding of amps, volts, watts etc so will have to get my electrical work done for my van. I want 2 vent/fans, lights, small caravan refrigerator a few power points to charge my phone and iPad. Cooking will be on a gas stove, no electric kettle or appliances. At the planning stage now, how many batteries/solar panels for one person.
The sounds of your requirements you will not need an inverter . Go for a lithium battery 200ah . Redarc bcdc charger 40amp and 2 of 200 watt solar panels.. better to go more than what you think you need cause of overcast days and if you have lots of overcast days your battery will charge off your redarc dc charger. I’m no expert and This is my opinion only. If you are having work done ,they will advise you on what you need after they know what you require to run devices you are installing. All the best in your build and thanks for watching 👍🍻
Thanks Dino , great info again , up your way atm friom Wagga Wagga NSW, having a nice break away , cheers mate , REN
Thanks ren. 👍 good on you mate enjoy your break and take care 👍🍻
what kind of batteries are you using Lithium or Lead Acid ?
Using 3 x itech lithium batteries. Thanks for watching 👍💥
@@EFFICIENTSELF ah very good
What model is the inverter?
Its the renogy 3000 watt 12 v
Leave the electric kettles and microwaves at home when you go camping
Thanks for watching 👍🍻
So gutted. Bought one and it wont even run my induction cooktop. Thought i was upgrading from my 3kw cheapie i already had. Nope! Turns out the renogy has very poor start up power. Mines the newer ups version so i cant tap into the more robust hard wiring terminals like some have.
Sorry to hear that. This one doesn’t like air conditioners for some reason. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
The issue is likely to be the under rated supplied battery cables. That is why this dude fitted fking thick cables of 0 AWG.
RENOGY are bellends.
Anyway, the 3000W does peak 6000W which should run most things.
I notice there's a frequency switch. Motors need 50Hz. 60Hz fks them up.
i just spotted this video in my feed and wanted to comment again,only because i have a Tripp Lite Inverter industrial (a real boat anchor) that weighs 37.2 lbs and draws 48 watts just sitting. I was thinking on using it for my A/C until i saw how much it draws... yikes
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
I can tell you right now that wire on the back of your inverter is to much it alone is using more power... Its like using a very long drop cord they draw more power.
ok but is that the only negative to using that thickness? If it is, surely that's a bit of a non issue when compared to all the other problems with using smaller cables yeah? I know which I'd prefer.
What if the engine is running in your Van
Will depend on your dc charger . Mine will put in 50 amps when engine running, when you use heavy load like say a kettle you can see what amps comes out . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
My 400ah lithium batteries were running my fan last night and it and the inverter drained 45% of my batteries. They were on 13.2. 5 or 6 hours later @12.3.... lithium batteries. Just seen like to much. Like something isn't right.
Use gas for coffee instead 😁
Yup 😁 thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF u made spend some $$$ 🤣
Like your videos,u cover everything we should know! Thank you
Cheers thank you 👍🍻
Shelia's are silly individuals however you made me laugh. As y'all say; have a good day you incompetent bloody mate.
Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Let's see how good is that inverter:
1 liter of water needs 4180 Joules to raise its temp. by 1ºC.
1 Wh is 3600 Joules.
So,1 liter of water,from 20ºC to 100ºC,takes 93 Wh; 1.7 liters take 158 Wh of energy; let's add 5 Wh (??) for the kettle,to heat up the steel, and that becomes 163 Wh;
You burned 13 Ah at 12.8 volts off of that battery, that amounts to 166 Wh, effic. of 98% ?
Cheers for the detailed explanation. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Power/watts = VOLTS X AMPS
The potential difference between 240 and 12 volts is 20
An easy way to get a rough understand of amps required is
X the 240 volt amps by 20 this will give you the dc amps required .
A 3000 watt inverter to run at full load ( 3000 watts) wil require around 240 amps .
That is a huge amount of amps and not very many single battery’s can supply this current even for a short time .
Cheers mate i got this connected to 3x 100ah lithium batteries capable of 100amp continuous discharge for each . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
You have boiled water for 7 coffees though
Not wrong there 🤣 thanks for watching 👍🍻