Is xantrex a good brand?
The Xantrex brand, is one of the most successful and popular brands of onboard AC power technology. Xantrex products are used in a variety of applications in the RV, marine, military, construction, EMS, bus, work service vehicle and commercial truck markets.
What is a SW charger?
Schneider Electric Context SW Inverter/Chargers have a pure sine wave output for a clean AC signal to power your delicate electronics. Economical, efficient, and light-duty, these inverter/chargers are ideal for residential use, and can be used for both an off grid solar power system, or a backup power supply.
Where is xantrex manufactured?
Xantrex has operations in the United States, Germany, Spain and England, as well as a joint venture in China.
Is xantrex still in business?
Business as usual All of our offices are fully operational and providing key services including customer service, tech support, order processing and logistics.
What is an inverter charger?
An inverter/charger would convert the AC power from the generator to charge the DC battery bank. An off grid inverter/charger would be converting the power in both directions, from AC to DC to charge the battery from the AC generator, and converting the DC power from the battery to AC for your appliances.
How do I turn off my Xantrex inverter?
Pressing the INVERT switch turns the inverter ON. The green INVERT LED will be ON when the inverter is inverting. When the inverter is ON, pressing the INVERT switch turns the inverter OFF.
How do I know if my inverter is charging?
1) the inverter display will have an led switched ON when the battery is being charged. in some inverters the led keeps blinking when the battery is being charged. This is one indicator, but you have to trust the inverter in this case.
When should RV inverter be turned off?
For most installations, an RV inverter should be turned off when not in use. This is because an inverter can drain power from batteries even when there is no power being used.
Does an inverter use a lot of electricity?
How much power will my inverter draw? The power required to run an inverter is approximately 8-10% more than the power load of the appliances being run. This is due to the efficiency of the inverter. These days, quality inverters are between 90-92% efficient.
Why is my inverter not charging my battery?
The most common cause of failure of an inverter is an improper installation. Apart from this, other things that can hinder the smooth charging of an inverter are: Dead Batteries: One of the most common reasons for the inverter not charging is a dead battery. The only solution to this problem is battery replacement.