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inverter shock problem Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical Stevedann New User Jan 18, 2014, 12:33 PM Post #1 of 5 (1488 views) inverter shock problem Sign In Anyone know why when I touched the metal case of my 12 v inverter it sparked and blew a fuse. ? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 18, 2014, 12:38 PM Post #2 of 5 (1481 views) Re: inverter shock problem Sign In You are talking about an inverter that you clip to battery or use a power port to get 110 AC volts that has cooling fins on exterior type thing? I say if the OUTSIDE is empowered by voltage the thing is bad and wouldn't use it. Curious - a fuse on the device or a vehicle? T Stevedann New User Jan 18, 2014, 12:44 PM Post #3 of 5 (1471 views) Re: inverter shock problem Sign In Hi. Thanks for reply. Actually in UK so it's a 230 volt unit plugged into aux power socket in boot of Ford Galaxy mpv. It blew fuse in car serving aux power socket. It's a new inverter and now I think of it this happened once before with another inverter which I binned. It's a neg earth car and I bought inverter from UK dealer. Baffled. In Reply To Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 18, 2014, 2:36 PM Post #4 of 5 (1467 views) Re: inverter shock problem Sign In Even with Euro voltage the thing should be the same idea. It still shouldn't be "live" on exterior of the thing if that's what you meant. If overloaded for any reason you should hope it's blowing fuses and not burning wiring. If it's blowing fuses in other vehicles as well it has to be shorted inside somehow unless an item is already plugged into it that exceeds its ability plain drawing too much. I have a few that wouldn't power much. They do make a power port that has clips to go direct to a battery and let the inverter itself pop out a breaker which any with any real power should have. If the ones you are getting are always screwing up you are either overloading them and they are not protected to shut down or some other reason they aren't working out. Perhaps if you need something a lot you might install a separate battery and leave the vehicle out of the scene and just charge the battery up. Lots to think about doing stuff like that and a battery where it doesn't belong full time and so on. Busy today where I am so may not be back fast, Tom nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Jan 18, 2014, 4:03 PM Post #5 of 5 (1456 views) Re: inverter shock problem Sign In If your outer case has power in it that can short and blow a fuse, the inverter is junk. 230v that plugs into a 12v outlet? How is that one possible? Thats the voltage my arc welder runs at and the power feed to it needs a 50 amp breaker to work right.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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