On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:05:48 -0400, "Eisboch"
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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"John H" wrote in message
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If I've checked the voltage at the box, plug everything in, and turn
on the AC, how can I then determine whether or not a given outlet is
coming through an inverter or not?

There is a 120v socket mounted in the sink cabinet. We plug the coffee
pot in it. I guess I could measure the voltage, if any, when I'm not
connected to shore power. Would that work?



You should have a circuit breaker for the inverter. Turn it off
temporarily. With shore power connected to the trailer, measure the 120
volt outlet. If there is power, it is not running off the inverter.

Eisboch


I was just thinking about it more. Another way to check is to temporarily
unplug the shore power cord, leaving the inverter on. If there is power at
the 120 volt outlet, it *is* running off the inverter.

Either way should tell you.

Eisboch


Well, if nothing else I'll try it different ways and see what's
happening. Who knows, maybe I'll learn something!
--
John H

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