Installing A 2000 Watt Inverter In My Service Van

This is a short video of my Inverter Installation. In it I show where overcurrent protection should be. #hvac #hvactech #hvactechnician #servicevan #inverter #inverterconnection #harborfreight

[@Gancycle]

You answered many of my questions about installing an inverter. Nice job

[@bryansimon4072]

Like it. Clean install. Thinking about putting one in my van. Thanks

[@MarkJonesRanger]

I have had this same inverter in 2 pickups in the back shell. I am adding the 3rd install. Bought 25 feet of #2 fine copper wire and a 100 amp breaker like the one you used on the battery (I will find out if this breaker is big enough soon enough) . I ran both leads to the battery. In the flexible duct I got from Menards. I pre installed the wire in the duct before running it along the frame to the back of the truck. I didn't use sealed conduit as I didn't want it to hold water and freeze. I use mine for all kinds of things. Saws, RV, Dremels, grinders. Only thing I found that didn't like it was a conduct duct wire blower motor that was old. Very handy to have. I enjoy your videos. I was a trouble shooter for at&t for 42 years in a service truck by myself and went into as you know all kinds of places, Some good some not so good. I laugh along with you as I see and know exactly what your heading into... smelling those places from the street is disheartening.... Watching you fix the aircon and the furnaces has helped me get a grasp on fixing my own stuff and last week got the AC back on line at our Church Camp. Ant's were in the contactor. Weed eater had hit the thermostat wiring. Always fun. Keep up the good work.

[@marioalvarado5366]

Nice set up, I have a 2,000 amp inverter in my trunk, powers my wireless printer and microwave since I’m on the road and print paperwork daily. Beats driving to fed ex to pay for printing.

[@T-Willfixit]

Thanks again appreciate you sharing that I’ve been wanting to install one of those I have the same van

[@HVACGUY]

Where I ran the wire through the body. there was already a hole and a rubber plug. I just made it bigger.

[@T-Willfixit]

@@HVACGUY thanks for letting me know

[@dutch661]

Klein sells a portable power station, similar to a generator but basically a big battery. Also nice with those no power situations.

[@ijunknowowner5616]

Can you explain the 200 amp breaker and 150 amp fuse set up / install? Thanks for the video!

[@JimEdds]

ha! I'm a storm chaser and you're under a tornado watch, guess I came to the right place !!

[@milekh6681]

Using number 2 wire I measured 7 amps pulling 1875 amp with an amp clamp

[@ggenovez]

This was AWESOME. Where did you find that breaker?

[@williewalker6008]

thank you

[@georgefleming5725]

So the smaller ground is just for reference and don’t need to be connected in a vehicle set up?

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@miman-ck9jv]

I hav a van and how I keep the dust and dirt out is I open all the doors and windows and use a leaf blower to blow anything that will blow out. Then I make my kids pick it up🙀🙂

[@jessebrown1497]

Y right next to your head? Better in back for charging etc...

[@Bhamautopros]

So I have mine setup the same way the only thing I didn’t do was add that fuse. It’s been working fine haven’t had issues. Is this dangerous?

[@hokmed4787]

Good thing about using your earth ground to the vehicle is if the vehicle becomes electrified it should trip the breaker in the inverter

[@kevinmory8720]

Yes can be a pain to install.. have put a couple in emergency vehicles and you have to get creative on where to install them.. nice job on yours. You could put a high amp celinoid on an put it to key power if you dont want to take a chance on leaving it on..

[@HVACGUY]

That’s a real worry. I’ll look into that.

[@kevinmory8720]

@@HVACGUY you should be able to get a constant use high amperage celinoid and that would be what upI want.. believe they have 200amp available

[@itsme0887]

Mine surges any suggestions

[@craftymulligar]

If you got usb on the inverter it's probably separate from the modified sinewave anyway. Can charge your tablet or phones makes no difference I would guess.

[@kCI251]

A USB port is a 5 volt DC. there is no sine wave on DC voltage only AC.

[@craftymulligar]

@@kCI251 and yet they still come with it. I had an inverter that also had an usb. With a 5v dc output

[@antoniodiaz171]

Tks for you video...sr..can you send me your diagram how made all instalation.tks so much..

[@cesarmoore7996]

I need to set this up in my work truck too, in your opinion what is the minimum Watts needed for a recovery machine?

[@HVACGUY]

A 1500 can supply over 10 amps on the 120V side. That should be enough, see if you can find a amp rating on you recovery machine.

[@cesarmoore7996]

Yes I have the G5 twin and it’s FLA 10 amps, thanks!

[@HVACGUY]

@@cesarmoore7996 remember watts = VxA. So, 1500 watts converts to 12.5 amps at 120V

[@Jackofspades00]

2000 watts only draws 60 amps on a 12 volt system

[@scottymcneill6516]

Isnt that thing noisy, by your head?

[@HVACGUY]

I ain’t using it if I’m driving

[@adammoss3362]

GO DAWGS!

[@kCI251]

I wouldn't want it that close to my head in case of an accident.

[@tecdrone710]

A 2000 watt inverter, will output 166.5 Amps. Your breaker should be 80% of 166.5 Amps. Your breaker should be 130 amps. The 150 fuse is too big. And the 200 Amp breaker is super dangerous to have because it will not save your inverter. By the time it reaches 200 Amps, your inverter is completely burnt 🔥.

[@dr.peppertruck1817]

What size mega fuse should be installed on this Jupiter 2000watt bad boy? Just bought one for my mobile mechanic mobile and want to be safe

[@JohnstonPettigrew]

So basically you made an electric chair.

[@TheDon7406]

That’s definitely longer than the 6ft max cable length

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[@bayareaelectical]

Worst job. Do not follow. One day van will burn down.