Powerjack CNswipower Reliable And PowerBright Inverter Testing

[@GoingOffGrid101]

IF THIS VIDEO GETS 300 LIKES i DO A INVERTER GIVEAWAY AND THE WINNER CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THESE INVERTERS. Please like this video it helps me a lot! I put links for the inverters in description, the amazon links are affiliate links so I get a few bucks.

[@pilgrimvalle]

high frequency inverters rarely start heavy loads. you would be a lot better off with 24-volt or 48 volt low frequency inverters with a larger capacity. i utilize 8000-watt lf psw split phase in the usa. also, bolt down the connection for a secure connection with large enough cables is a must. use 4/0 cables and lugs if you can from the battery to the inverter. i hook everything up to a heavy-duty copper bus bar. put a class t fuse on the positive cable. extension cords always are bad connections. and a lot of jumper cables are not actually copper. use copper cables with hydraulically crimped-on lugs. the only way to go.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

your 100% there! thanks, I have a few LF inverter that are on the large side, check out my other videos.

[@DavidPozEnergy]

Nice comparison. I never thought to run two Jeeps in series.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

haha bet that has never been in a sentence before :D

[@MarkPrince1317]

Thank you brother you also on this channel but your test also so short must be for few hours

[@Hunter918-98]

Hell yes!!..I just knew this was the one ..I have a 800watt 24volt,,but have a big enough pack for a 2000 to 3000watt and I love the reliable inverters!

[@Hunter918-98]

If anyone in the states has one I could get cheap or something i can repair,, I'd pay shipping...i need 24volt

[@leighamos489]

I'm very happy with the two reliable inverters that I have the 3,000 w is holding up very well and the 300 watt surprises me what it can handle thanks for another great video

[@ilingwang1168]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have the same Reliable 3000w 12v inverter in your video. I hooked it up to 2 x 120ah lifepo4 batteries to it using 1/0 wires from each battery. So 2 x 1/0 wire per terminal, same equivalent to a single 4/0 wire per terminal. I was able to pull 3000w with a hair dryer and a heat gun on the highest settings with no problem (without the terminal block). My inverter stayed at 118v with minimal sag. I always encourage people to oversize their wires, because it was stressed to me when I was doing my build. What wire size were you using on the Reliable inverter when you try to start the compressor? I think you should try it again with the terminal block on the inverter. I’ve seen another youtuber open this unit and pointed out that the wires are bigger at the terminal block. Good luck.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

your probably right, i thought the headway cells could take the surge with the jeep powering as well, guess I needed two jeeps :D

[@GoingOffGrid101]

I was using 2 gauge and 4 gauge but the 4 gauge was only 16" long :D

[@mikenicolosi7699]

i own 3000 and 1500 watt models they are great i bought from aliexpress the maker of inverter is under same name on inverter yueqing reliable electric got dhl for cheaper then amazon dhl took 3 days to toronto canada from mainland china not as fast as prime but to save 110 dollers worth it these inverters are very relliable 5 star

[@GoingOffGrid101]

im glad yours have worked so well!

[@hellhound-si5oz]

I have a 500 watt 12 volt reliable inverter and it's been working for me pretty well for my little trailer and then I have another inverter that I've had for quite some time accurate tools it's a 400 watt pure sine wave it's been running for 24 hours seven days a week since I've owned it and it just runs a few cell phone chargers in the house acting like a little line interactive UPS

[@GoingOffGrid101]

thats great, im glad you have good inverters and not some of the stuff that only last a few days

[@budmartin3344]

Great video. @11:51 I wonder if the DC input to the inverter is maintained at 12V (it shows

[@GoingOffGrid101]

yes it probably would help, www.ebay.ca/itm/DSO211-DS211-VDC-AC-Handheld-Mini-Digital-Oscilloscope-200KHz-Bandwidth-1MSa-s/291893604597?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item43f636f0f5:g:vbwAAOSw8w1X7j-o&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkvjzWOStkxwnlDuxSI1PVVtQJrnfo8WUIjL9%252BjTaIQZ6Fczfx7kfmilmtXl%252BmyrKkPCQbAO5atb%252BGgCZ%252BG%252FBHrPUbhZ7Y%252Fg%252FICZiRrlW%252B%252BAX2NYba%252FfoDwh2x%252B79FkO2QSkAPC%252Fy1n6LNPrTzcSE2R7gv39v4IQ07FYqBSv7ig8M7ec8%252Fhu5ABpiRf63iEM6JcCCpHLJv9k3OjA31zK5lYfcam%252FTLEE%252FO%252FJ5R52RcyavmogWB0kX7V%252FWPV2E9G8ZtsklfXARqDTA3q%252FAPvQEOSyI0%252B9CeNLM6m1ixwumS57DZBzDt6LsJsn5k3DUn6s6KZUz76gjZrgq3lzaHjFs1W%252BCwA5EmV82UBN89ow2oT7WI9eNCvj3302Lp%252FbZA38nPez20HDt1O6DZGW6dWl5yX%252Fe2EVtgW7WLla2amY8HTGct%252FCBGHod0VlJR2VC3K%252BKaVqNkqA25K%252F04XMLDBHBhTRXvdGeopUceZ%252Bsftse2KjbsyY7Av3WN68pdgcX2d9CKSo7b6VQwnpPM9Wd7QJ1ZDY4ZVfIuFwMPQ4Lp09IHKzAcmId4%252F625CNIqQ8q1KDt60QOB%252FcScg6%252BTj6NqWK9%252BP5My2YuLJqSYdaITxofQ517w7YfW5OCnRXiPSW5Q3NrxX3PBIRheew6%252B7o4DdM0VbkvEDHt6fQq7AcxEE72xukDZzHoHA9od%252BdGoN%252F6f75zapFKdlzQrrigT8R11tmIJJYI3ZpTVFC76XNtbdRj4w95mQGBZa%252Fadrha8Ln4ThPhiyiyn80VLPEXJQk2ug8NSHnij78TIx1tKINF1ri%252FzuhI%253D%7Ccksum%3A291893604597609853ec97514faaa73b3fdf1d942c73%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

Yeah but... I mean, you're trying to start a high draw compressor on the lower power outlet of the inverters. Add a hard wired outlet to the high output side and you'll often have better luck. Not to say every time, but in many cases, anyway.

[@kevinroberts781]

I use 00 copper on my aims 3000 watt 12 volt inverter. Never tried to start a compressor.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

i might try again with 2 boosters

[@dylanc9275]

Good review. I have the reliance but in 24v. Only complaint is that in the manual it says if your going to max out the inverter use the hardwire. Not the plugs. Not sure if that would make a difference.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

its because inside the inverters the wires are a little under sized for 3000w of long term use, but a quick test like mine was ok :)

[@james10739]

Pretty sure the flashing is overload for the kill a watt it is only rated for like 15a I think

[@gravelydon7072]

If you check the specs on the PJ inverter you will see that they say only 1500 Watts of resistive load ( induction cooker ). Or 1000Watts of other loads. The 3000 is really the max surge load.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

good to know thanks!

[@james10739]

I have one of those power jacks I have not really used it yet I'm still working on my power wall I think it claimed like 3500 watts for a couple min but I don't remember I hope it does well

[@james10739]

I'm pretty sure mine doesn't have the split phase but I got it stupid cheap like $160 or something

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@james10739 dang that is cheap! if i paid 160 i would of been much happier :D

[@james10739]

And like I said I don't think mine is split phase so it should probably be better that big loads but I haven't really done anything with it

[@kswis]

I dig it. Thanks for taking the time to go through the testing and post this. Is there a video on the headway cells in the background?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

No but what you want to know?

[@kswis]

@@GoingOffGrid101 I'm using headways in my car. I bought used cells but it's around 120 ah. I use prismatic cells for the house. Was just curious if you were using them in a 48v setup or not. The c- rate of the headways is crazy

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@kswis I use them for lawn care and they are amazing, they are large for how much energy they store, but pack a powerful punch. I like batteries that have more power per pound my self.

[@kswis]

@@GoingOffGrid101 agreed. Played with lto for a while but besides being expensive they're huge! Talk about able to dump power though. And the inverter, the swi power will be the one I go with. Yours still working fine?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@kswis working great

[@hmooblubneej7116]

Have you find one that can run that compressor? Would really like to see one that can.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

A 3000w no not yet.

[@fritzkabeano1969]

@@GoingOffGrid101 You should hook the compressor up to the wired outlet on the Reliable inverter. Those two 'wall' outlets on it only supply 1500 watts each. The wired outlet will pull from both rails and supply 3000 watts.

[@MrMinnesota99]

Can you test no load idle current?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

Cn swi is around 20w Reliable is 25 to 30w Powerbright is around 18w and powerjack is 30w

[@cutweldngrind]

Would a 48v inverter be more efficient than a 24v inverter of the same model. I have 3 of those inverters on my watch list and cant decide which one to get still. Not looking at price and by your experience which brand would you choose.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

i have three 3000w reliable brand inverters and all are still working after 3 years. the CNswipower seems great but I have not tested long term. the power bright is a nice inverter if all you need is 1500w and don't mind the price, I do think its a bit higher end. the power jack is a big no no in the 3000w range for me :) I would buy 2 inverters one for backup no matter what the brand.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

also 48v is a better choice if you have enough batteries to make up 48v over 24v

[@GoingOffGrid101]

also having at least one 12v inverter is a great idea cause you can use your car as a generator with it.

[@cutweldngrind]

@@GoingOffGrid101 Thanks. I have 3 1000 watt modified inverters I use for power outages off all brands. I just want a nice 3000 watt unit and I have a used and abused 48v bank. Lithium upgrade may come next year.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@cutweldngrind in that case I would get the 3000w reliable #1 or 3000w cnswipower #2 choice inverter

[@frankz1125]

Must be cold out there. Meter is slow. Great vid

[@GoingOffGrid101]

yes was cold, tomorrow night is going done to -29 :(

[@frankz1125]

@@GoingOffGrid101 ya global warming sure is cold. LOL

[@j12simpson]

Hey man question have you ever used 2 120 v reliable inverter to make 240v?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

not really possible with out rebuilding the inverters

[@j12simpson]

You got the skills how would you do it?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@j12simpson i don't think i could without a lot help.

[@PatricksDIY]

I thought you needed to connect a terminal if you planned on using the full 3000 watts of power on one item. for example most of those outlets can only handle 1500-1800 watts, but the terminal is meant to handle the full load of the inverter.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

for longer then 30 ish secs your right! but for this test the wires didn't start melting :D

[@PatricksDIY]

@@GoingOffGrid101 ahh that makes sense, I was not entirely sure. Thanks for the response :)

[@mannyfragoza9652]

im thinking the Reliable Inverter shut down because of your batteries couldnt handle the load (the voltage drop past the limit on the inverter so it shut down.)

[@GoingOffGrid101]

I'm not sure. Could be.

[@davidpotter9462]

I added two more batteries ; they're 100 amp hour so that makes 525 amp hours...it's acting more right now .. I know a guy that had an 8000 watt power jack and my little 2000 watt Aims will run a bigger load than it will...the guy that worked on it said I blew the power and control boards so he changed those...it's runnin like a champ again ...I did notice the charging is way slower now with 12 batteries...but so is the discharging...it only drops .3 volts from the microwave now, I think I finally have enough big black boat batteries to run my inverter...lol, it can't work without a dozen batteries...why don't they tell people these things? Anyhow my batteries are at 25.0 volts and it's 2:30 AM so they'll be charging soon...

[@GoingOffGrid101]

thats right, lead acid batteries need a large bank so the discharge rate is over a period of around 100 house to maximize your batteries run time.

[@lenergiedusoleil5234]

I love power jack inverter only 220v no split phase 50%power. Power jack starting big induction motors

[@GoingOffGrid101]

i might be getting a 15000w soon :D

[@lenergiedusoleil5234]

@@GoingOffGrid101 Also I continue with these old power jacks from 2014 because they are easily repaired without soldering and for little money. That is why I have not decided to replace it with others with a more beautiful appearance that are pure false wave. If something else is that they are easily improvable to give continuous high powers by adding another transformer in parallel.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@lenergiedusoleil5234 im getting a older one as well :)

[@lenergiedusoleil5234]

@@GoingOffGrid101 ha jajaja. The way to take advantage of 100% of the toroid in split phase is to use a step up step down transformer connected to the inverter in 220v and passes through the transformer and convert it to 110v with full potential. And to be able to use the charger mode, connect it the same to 110v Mains and the 220v output connected to the inverter at the input of the charger.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@lenergiedusoleil5234 I was going to do that but I lent my 3000w transformer to my uncle

[@davidpotter9462]

I got batteries # 9 & 10 today...they're hooked up...I put a 1350 watt load on it, dropped half a volt to 24.7...with no sun...mines a workin....we have a storm coming, I'm not too worried about the power staying on, lol...I've got three more 100 watt panels coming the 19th to charge all these batteries so, I should be good now...at least I can make brownies without the charger coming on maybe now...I've got 425 amp houre @ 24 volts...that's what it took to run my big blue box with the wavy line on it...they have a 1500 watt 24 volt one, I almost bought one it's some cheaper than mine but I figure it's a one time thing so get the bigger one...I'm gonna get some rods tomorrow and do some light welding while the sun is out....I think it's around 1650 watts while running an arc...which one of these you have here can run something?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

Careful with the welder, it causes spikes that inverters dont like. I'd use a old style generator for that.

[@davidpotter9462]

It's got a white copper winding...the resistance is one tenth ohm...I ve got a set of Miller bobcat diodes I can use ...the primary is 4.6 I think...since it has independent input/output transformers and the input has a GFCI, I think its okay... it's an oldie it has two coils that aren't connected with iron like a normal welder...this is world war 2 stuff with 35% silver windings that is completely silent...it was before my time when things were simpler...it just works, lol...I was a bit hesitant to plug it in but I did yesterday. I put two more batteries in today and the Aims settled down finally so what the hey it's under warranty til November...I gotta test it dont I? Lol

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@davidpotter9462 yes test while under warranty :D

[@davidpotter9462]

Well you were right, but the old welder had a short in the primary winding it turned out...well it's got some copper in it...the Aims ran it for about 3 seconds, the guy in Sparks, Nevada ( what a name) says it's the control board probably...waiting on it to get back from there...oh I got another welder too...newer and all...

[@davidpotter9462]

PS batteries #11 & 12 tomorrow

[@randomtv.9486]

nice test .. i would like to see this test on the go POWER isw 12 2000watt inverter... am curious to see how they perform.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

I would love to test one, I have a 300w go power and I love it.

[@supremeautomotive6749]

Add thicker and double up the wires on 12v 3000 watt inverter. I have the same inverter and noticed 0g wire or 2 4g wires will start just about anything. Try it let me know. In the video you never put the second set of wires back on it to test it.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

not only that but I realized that the lifepo4 battery was not working some of the time, ill have to try again but this compressor is much harder to start then any other one i have had.

[@offgridwanabe]

Quite the review I still look for used inverters like Outback or Magnasine they just run better for the same money and will likely outlive the less expensive brands

[@GoingOffGrid101]

its very hard to beat those brands that's for sure! only thing these inverters have on them is weight.

[@leasttrending]

Hey man do a video on ur wind power anD why don't u consintrate on ur wind power I bet u can pull some good volts with a good one

[@GoingOffGrid101]

To many trees around me, I dont make much power

[@james10739]

I have never gotten good results using jumper cables for anything

[@solarandwindinsouthtexasda1473]

You need to test a 🇨🇦 inverter a samleex evo3012

[@GoingOffGrid101]

i already know it will be good, samlex are nice inverters! but i would test if sent to me :D

[@harrrytoool1391]

My wzrelb 3000 watt inverter from reliable power tripped my equipment and then started to smoke. Power maybe reliable? ... Not recommended. Other you tube reviews show zero short circuit protection. Risk of fire or damage to unit is possible and therefore expense.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

I have only seen one inverter that can survive a short circuit and it cost $3000

[@james10739]

For the test on the compressor I think I'd have the inverter on and plugged in and turn the compressor at the compressor

[@GoingOffGrid101]

might try that

[@james10739]

@@GoingOffGrid101 I mean just I assume pluging it in can arc when you plug it in which is not great for the connectors and the start up I assume it hasn't really charged up the high voltage cap or anything yet I assume

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@james10739 im not sure if it has a starting cap.

[@james10739]

Well it takes the DC and starts switching it so pulsed DC and sent thru the transformers and that's like 250v or something and stored in caps and that's switched to make the sine wave for the output so those caps are what I'm talking about

[@GoingOffGrid101]

@@james10739 o sorry I ment the compressor

[@davidpotter9462]

Okay if you decide to do one like mine its PICOGLF20W24V120V..it might be able to start that air pump..oh try to get free shipping its 44 pounds..about 15 of it is in the transformer..it looks like the one in a golf cart charger sort of..lol

[@yankey4]

NICE brother. Was so close to running !! BTW with my new cell It's saying I can't call..

[@GoingOffGrid101]

aww dang, i was wondering what was up lol

[@james10739]

180A alternator that's cool

[@GoingOffGrid101]

yes its massive

[@awesomedee5421]

I thought when they say CNswipower 2000W, they mean continuous, so 10 seconds at 2200W is not impressive. I would have expected closer to 3000-4000W if they were honest about their 2000W continuous. They should be able to run 6 hours straight at continuous if continuous is what they claim. I mean it says 4000W peak, but 2200W is nowhere near that.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

Yes a higher quality inverter that cost triple will do what you said but this is a budget one, it's impressive it can even do what's listed for the price, my$ 3000 magnum inverter can do its rated load all day but manufacturer still doesn't recommend it lmao

[@jlc1167]

Insufficient input power,,, try revving the jeeps motors to bring the input current up,,, no alternator emits full power at idle speed ,,, then I believe we would see even better results out if the inverters

[@GoingOffGrid101]

The only inverter that needed it was the 3000w reliable inverter . Thanks for the tip!

[@jlc1167]

@@GoingOffGrid101 looked like you had a large input voltage drop.. as low as 11 volts. It left me thinking that if the jeeps had a higher rpm , the input voltage would rise and we'd see even better inverter performance. That was a good experiment. Gives a good perspective on just how much battery power is needed to make 120 volt power..

[@thomasparks6840]

try a low frequency inverter.

[@MyKonaRC]

Why is a 1500W more expensive than a 3000W inverter?

[@GoingOffGrid101]

you mean the power bright? its used to be better built and may still be better, but as time goes on the cheaper brands are catching up! in this line up I like the swi and the reliable then the power bright in second and power crap in last lol

[@LastExile1989]

The meter you were using has a 1800w max threshold. I'm sure you know. Just have to say it lol.

[@GoingOffGrid101]

Yes almost melted it 😅

[@s_t_a_l_k_e_r_2_navi______420]

110V DC-AC 220V 🤔⚡💡⚡👍

[@kswis]

Excellent review...

[@easylawncare]

Hell yeah. Beat them up!

[@x_DEUS_VULT_x]

"Aboot" "Hoose" "Eh"

[@GoingOffGrid101]

Aboout

[@gilbertotraverso7103]

Power bright is more better and Quality.

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

Content is good but quality is SHIT! Geezus... whole video car running and making this terrible noise! Testing from 200w i taking FOREVER!! if inverter says 3000w, pls start from 2000w load.not from 200!