Recent content by PEARL

thanks to all...i have officially yelled "uncle" on an inverter!!!!!! Solar sounds interesting...maybe i will come back and bug y'all on that topic.. :>) to the person who went through Sandy.....sorry you had to go through it.......hope all is well for you and your family......am not sure...

1. to all who answered without rolling eyes and shaking heads, thanks.... 2. to the person thinking i was "trolling." what the heck does that comment mean? 3. now i remember why i don't try these types of boards. some of y'all are down right nasty. as was the first board i used inquiring about a...

Seems i need to give more detail......... Oppps......am wondering if i posted a reply or not....i did something....sigh sigh..... anyway, if i didn't post, here goes again... sorry, not familiar with how to use these boards....mea culpa.... Problem: Inverter won't run anything more than lamp...

Thanks to all replies. Seems I need more detail: Items used: Chicago Electric model 92464 (harbor Freight) Auto Shut Down Modified Sine wave 2000W/ 4000w surge capacity Input 11-15VDC overvoltage shut off @15VDC Current draw: < 0.2 amps AC and refrigerator were not tried at same time...

i bought a 2000W/4000W inverter to run my refrig or small a/c during storms. first problem: it would only run a fan or a light... after much internet research and calling harbor freight for advice. (they were no help) i found no answer. solution: i asked one of the guys who runs his tools from...