Testing the Jupiter 2000w (4000w Peak) Power Inverter from Harbor Freight

Forgot to mention that this inverter is only for 12v system according to the owner's manual.
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[@brooklyn_autumn]

I have the same exact one and you DON'T need to hook the big black negative cable to the battery. You can hook it directly to a seat bolt or somewhere in the chassis because the battery terminal coming off the battery is just grounded to the chassis itself. This is DC (direct current) and not AC where it alternates and needs to come back to the power source like a breaker panel box in your house (black and white wires). The smaller ground wing nut is the "equipment grounding conductor". It basically helps grkund the inverter body. Just hook a wire up and ground it to a different ground point. I've never used it and my inverter still worked.

[@joshbooth8408]

You should have done a load test. Run the saw while cutting wood.

[@4RunnerLC]

I also purchased the Jupiter 2000 Watt Power Inverter from Harbor Freight. I also purchased two 24 volt deep cycle batteries and all the cabling to go with it. Never had to use them, but keep them for around for a "what if" scenario. I keep the batteries on a trickle charge so they're always primed. It's nice to see someone else who has purchased the same item putting it to some use. I liked your video!

[@shanekasper4587]

Just an over all tip. The shortest, heaviest gauge extension cord you can use the better.

[@BushcraftRidge]

I appreciate that!

[@crankyemoji2328]

What I have found using my Skill Circular saw to prune the trees around my house I can only do it lightly before the breaker beeps and needs to be reset. If you try pushing a load through it it will pop the breaker every time. What I find my 2000 watt Power inverter is good for is the harbor freight saw saw for $20 with coupon doesn’t pop the breaker but I seem to only get about nine months of intermittent life out of the saw unit for the third time🤢🤮🤮. My recommendation also get yourself also a tiny 300 W unit the reason being you don’t want to deplete the batteries energy for small consumption uses.

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KevinModz65]

The reason your only getting 9 months is because this is a modified sine wave inverter, not a pure sine. Modified sine wave inverters, while cheaper, are not much good for long term use on certain components. Notice I say certain, because some electronics seem to weather better than others.

[@KB1UIF]

You said you grounded the inverter to the chassis of the vehicle ? But that's not true ground it's a relative ground. True ground would be a ground spike in the ground. The chassis of the vehicle metal would be relative ground as the tires isolate the vehicle from the ground. So, if there were a short to the vehicle chassis, I assume it would protect you from a shock. The inverter is isolated from everything, so in theory, you would get a shock between live and natural unless you touched live and earth on the appliance. But now live and the chassis of the vehicle would shock you. I'm not sure of the advantage of the ground wire you added to the chassis of the vehicle. But yes, follow the instructions supplied and get advice from a professional.

[@timothywilliams8907]

Good video. Using Ohm's Law, I calculate the wattage of your chop saw to be 840 watts.

[@willierule3744]

The problem with testing the saw as your power draw is when you don't cut a board with that saw your not putting a load on it so it's not drying his much power is it would if you were to be say cutting a two-by-four

[@robertberry3394]

Watch before grounding solar panels and inverters. John Daniel -Grounding your Solar Panels? Electrician.

[@MrDigital9]

I think a true load would be when you actually cut a piece of wood. That’s gonna draw more amps I’m thinking . You should cut something to properly test it.

[@BushcraftRidge]

You are probably right.

[@237311]

Helpful video. May I know the model of your solar controller and 12V battery? And the solar panel that you have there on top of roof rack.

[@LS__2023]

Nice video! Would the Harbor Freight solar batteries work with the Jupiter inverter?

[@andyjack2368]

you need fused between positive of battery and positive of inverter

[@robertputlastnamehere6215]

Is the ground wire absolutely needed

[@countrybowwow]

Hello, my friend. Thanks for sharing. A nice video.👍 9 Take good care of Corona health and have a nice weekend.

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thank you! You too, my friend.

[@nitrousman8882]

Why did you choose a modified sine-wave (better called a modified square-wave) inverter? This really is a significant limitation to your system. You would do much better with a pure sine-wave inverter. The price at HF really isn’t great, even for a Modified Sine-wave inverter.

[@robertputlastnamehere6215]

What's the purpose of the ground wire. Is it really needed

[@yougeo]

So did stuff die after you used it with this invertor after a time? Also did CPAP work ok?

[@johnjohns2333]

Your negative terminal is really lose! Might wanna tighten things some

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thanks for the tip!

[@pabloreynoso5143]

Can it be used with a air compressor

[@lenmiles5150]

The power indicator needs a load which saw provided.

[@rolando4812]

Does it work or nah brother 😅

[@CLCinflorida]

This Solar, Watt, Volts, Amps stuff us hurting my Head, I think I'm in way over my Head, I don't thinks its a project for an Elderly Woman, but I already bought all the Stuff, and wanted to be ready for Hurricane Season... 🥴😔

[@vet137]

Good hemp I can tell

[@trxtech3010]

That ground being on the car is completely usless... There needs to be a connection from the battery to the grounding source also.

[@hoosierpete]

Mine lasted a whole 4 months.

[@95mustangguyful]

The shorter you can make your grounds the better things will be. Just makes everything run more efficiently. Less of a chance of fire.

[@opsman270]

yada yada bs

[@zamoras4617]

Can't wait till you add another 2 more batteries would like to see that video

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thanks! It's about time I got started on that.

[@skywatcher4602]

@@BushcraftRidge Ever get that video out ?

[@bornfree2237]

Put a 200A breaker on that battery man. If you get a short, that 2AWG is gonna catch fire of EVERYTHING.

[@MoragTong_]

Holy sh*t...no fuses between the inverter and battery? At least it's in the back of your rig, in case there's a fire, you won't burn the grass.

[@jimh4167]

Does anyone know the idle consumption amperage And how much power it draws while off... ?????? Yes while the inverter is off While connecting inverter to battery. There is a good size load arc

[@brokenbravo83]

Got one of the when on sale and it was dead on arrival. Fuses are fine and hitting the reset does nothing. Anybody have any suggestions on what i can do? They wont return it and it wont work and im not sure what to do. Highly recommend security nuts or locking nuts to deter theives, previous system was stolen. Rebuilding setup now and its proving more difficult. Cost is higher, budget is spent, quality is lower. Charge controller, inverter, and batteries were stolen. Solar system still here but trying to get something running on the cheap... Any suggestions?

[@kennyallen7099]

Hey There Bushcraft. Got a question. Can this Inverter be used as a 24volt instead of 12 volt. Some inverters are 12 or 24volt. Series

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

Using a 800cc or a 860cc battery with a 1,500w or a 2,000w inverter with your car running can it power on a electric oven that's 1,500w may someone try it ?

[@douglaswindsor120]

Grounding it to the vehicle can be problematic I did that for my mobile home and touching anything that was grounded gave me a nasty shock and when I tripped and fell touched both the mobile home and my camper that the inverter was in I got a nasty shock and fried the inverter I finally found a utube channel that explains why apparently an inverter even puts power to the ground so ground has to be earth this problem was what stopped me from going solar for a lot of years

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thanks for sharing. Yeah, I since gone with rebar driven into the ground.

[@enerzise3161]

Another F Y I is for every 1000 watts you should have a battery. Each battery can provide 1000 watts, but if for some reason you need to run say 1800 watts and it has to surge to 3000 watts something is going to trip or burn out. It does not matter if you use a set of 24DC or 27DC OR 31DC batteries, there should be 4 batteries for an inverter that surges to 4000 watts. We own several size invertes and the inverter best matched to the power draw. We have 125, 250, 450, 750, 2000 and 3500 watt inverters. If I am only running some LED lights at night I use the 125 watt 250 surge inverter. We also have two battery banks that I can tie together for 8k of total surge watts if using several inverters at the same time. We live in Florida and deal with a lot of power outages and brown outs. Hope this helps anyone who did not know. My system is over 10 years old and all my inverters still work but one. Had to repace the 750 watt after a few years. AMPS X VOLTS = WATTS 1 AMP X 120 VOLTS = 120 WATTS

[@liltunechi129]

I’m looking for something powerful enough to power a ps5 and a small monitor and maybe a laptop

[@GotGameOTR]

Hello hello I was wondering is it normal for the cooling fans to come on when charging a cell phone ......I'm currently Running the inverter of a Rv battery.

[@jerrytalley802]

You really need to crimp that wire as you well know. Any electric connection that is loose can arc and catch fire and/or melt the wire. Thanks for the review, I need pure sine wave and harbor freight has them too. Either going with them because you can buy extended warranties which it’s not a question if if it will fail, but when, lol. Love Harbor frieght

[@SteveV2023]

Tighten those bolts on the battery, you shouldn't be able to move the lugs!!!

[@BushcraftRidge]

I think I eventually did. Thanks for the tip!

[@rhurtadorh32]

Can you connect this inverter to a car battery,then connect a car battery charger to the inventer via dc connection to the inverter so it can charge the battery?

[@jackcole1681]

can you ground it to a copper ground rod in the ground

[@BushcraftRidge]

I've actually switched to rebar driven into the ground.

[@stevepompei3694]

Mine just beeps? Anyone else have that problem, doesn't even charge a phone?

[@zanktank]

Lol "this should not blow up " as daughter walks by 🤦‍♂️ smh

[@coreybabcock2023]

No need to ground it to the vehicle only in a off grid house setup

[@skysharksingh]

Nice simple video with great explanation of proper setup. Thank you

[@Gjgddj]

It the description its says NOT for marine use. Does that mean not to use marine batteries or not to use on a boat??

[@desmondsharpe5397]

On a boat saltwater in the air will eat the components if they aren’t coated however will work on a marine battery

[@rudolphcastle9110]

I think there is confusion because of battery terminology. Use a deep cycle "marine" battery. These batteries are designed to be drained to nearly empty and then recharged multiple times. Typical car cranking batteries will work but are designed to supply many amps up front then have be recharged relatively quickly. Most likely you wouldn't get the life out of them if used to power an inverter long term. I would guess the inverter is not designed or suitable for use in wet locations such as on a boat.

[@mowilliams2113]

@@rudolphcastle9110i was confuse too thank u..

[@BushcraftRidge]

I thought it meant not for use by the US Marine Corps.

[@andyjack2368]

nice video but power still in the inverter you should put switch between positive of battery and positive of the inverter to shout it off so no power in side of inverter cool video

[@jonseyjones2257]

Could you plug it in to the cigarette lighter IV not done it but was wondering

[@PRV22_3]

Thank you for the video it gave me way more insight that didn’t even estimate to learn about.

[@IRgEEK]

I had to buy the Jupiter 2000 when I needed some power ASAP. Saved the day, but our car battery had no small aux posts like I see here. I just hard to tuck the flat pieces under the existing cable connectors. Again. It saved the day but I am woindering with 2000+ can you only use cables like this or can you get some with like jumper cable type clips? My connections were tenious at best and just had to stay very still. Thanks for the post!

[@raymondpetersen3543]

take the nut off and place cable under and replace the nut

[@justinluscomb2305]

U didn't stop making the video to say bye to your kid. Please wake up man every moment counts dude and every interaction counts I'm leaving now

[@KirkHermary]

Are you OK?

[@Sparkyspage]

That must suck the battery down fast

[@bajar.m.6953]

Looks like you are like most of us trying to learn about solar energy. Very nice explanation using everyday language and not sofisticare technical language where most of us the beginners don’t get it. Thanks 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@aboveaveragejoe6291]

That saw would be around 850 watts

[@BushcraftRidge]

Much appreciated, Joe!

[@outspokenorator2893]

Question.... Will this work for my lawn care vehicle? I have an all 40v battery powered set-up. How many batteries may i charge simultaneously with this particular inverter and a dedicated 12v battery. All set-up independently from the main battery of my vehicle.

[@outspokenorator2893]

*how many of my lawn care 40v batteries may i charge on the 40v battery charger*

[@greggsteven1028]

the power level, is more of a load meter

[@madalincosminn]

No fuse on positive cable ? I'm looking to install a 24v inverter on a truck. It has fuses directly on inverter. Should I put another one near the battery ?

[@Sparkyspage]

Yes

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Inverter vs jackery which is better ?

[@gpocat4518]

I have the Jupiter 1000W version. Only because my RV fridge runs on propane or 120V. A little difficult to cool the fridge when no 12V system is available. It works well for me for that purpose. However, it produces a lot of RF noise if you plan on using radio equipment on the HF bands.

[@weknowthetruth669]

How do you re charge it once it dies?

[@joshpodejko7305]

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[@davidtolsky9759]

I don't know if you answered this already. How long will the car battery last running a few power tools for some hours? And what do your solar panels need to be rated at to charge up the battery again?

[@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457]

Cant u ground it to the negative?

[@erkidfusha4919]

Hey thanks for the video. I was wondering how much time before it runs out of battery ( for a 600watts radiator hose heater)

[@terrellparker7050]

Mine just beeps when I turn it on it’s connected correctly how do I fix help I want ramen 🍜

[@BushcraftRidge]

LOL! Don't know. Haven't seen that problem.

[@wanderingone64]

Try a compressor, 13 amp saw

[@devinspruill]

How long does the solar take to charge your battery? Thanks!

[@EvolveProgress]

Cut a piece of 4×4 lumber. That doesn't mean anything if you didn't test it under load.

[@BushcraftRidge]

Good point.

[@jackraintree4351]

Test your saw under a load cutting something

[@AHAUGHT]

Well, it's summer again. How's the cabin?

[@BushcraftRidge]

LOL! Back to my lifting channel. kzbin.info

[@claudeholt9122]

Can u hook inverter ground to the battery

[@lancho5784]

Hey how long does that battery last you in a full charge

[@Kevin_D1]

You ever come up with a final product for your solar kit? I have always been interested in using Harbor Freight but was hesitant till I started browsing you tube videos. On a side note you can always tell an ex military guy by the moving stickers all over his stuff. :)

[@d1ndark25]

Did you ever buy the Harbor Freight Jupiter inverter?

[@Kevin_D1]

No, I went with a Bluettie Battery Bank instead.@@d1ndark25

[@donferguson2495]

Does anybody use a fuse link or breaker between the battery and the inverter? The instructions on that inverter calls for a 12 volt 240 amp fuse or breaker. I didn't put one at my camper.

[@BushcraftRidge]

That's a good question. I have not seen any use one. And I think the inverter has an internal fuse and surge protection, but don't quote me on that.

[@CyberviewU]

This reviewer of the same inverter said in the comments that he doesn't use one, but they are $6 at autozone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH-QmGSojJJqbrM

[@CyberviewU]

@@BushcraftRidge This channel discusses how to wire a simple system with circuit breakers before and after the inverter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4O1fHuPrKdmi9E

[@CyberviewU]

​@@BushcraftRidge He connects to the positive battery terminal with a 32V Bussman 175 amp bolt on fuse. These are less than $7 at Autozone and they have one that is 250 amps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4O1fHuPrKdmi9E www.autozone.com/starting-charging-and-miscellaneous-electrical/fuse-strip/bussmann-fuse-amg-250/596132_0_0

[@donferguson2495]

@@CyberviewU I found a resettable 250 amp breaker for around $12 no shipping. Added a 12 volt auto type disconnect switch. Made up a 6 inch jumper to go between the two. It should be a safe circuit now. Or at least in my mind it should be.

[@redshedllc9054]

Hey there can you use lithium iron phosphate batteries on the Jupiter ? I have lead acid now and some battle born batteries , wanted to run one to the Jupiter and four to my growatt . Thank you

[@BushcraftRidge]

That is a good question. Not sure. I'd Google it.

[@johnedwards6419]

Did you quit your site my friend?????

[@BushcraftRidge]

Been focused on my lifting channel. kzbin.info

[@jerrypayne9617]

You do know that your truck is not ground right?

[@BushcraftRidge]

Have had a few people say that. Thanks for the tip.

[@jackcole1681]

i use a 4000 inverter ,how many solar panels do you have to supply your battery

[@BushcraftRidge]

I think I show them in another video. I just have that 4-pack from Harbor Freight.

[@LastExile1989]

Need pure sine wave for sleep ap machines.

[@northeasttexasgardener]

If the inverter is from Harbor Freight, why the amazon link for it?

[@BushcraftRidge]

They have it at Amazon too.

[@BushcraftRidge]

They have it at Amazon too.

[@stabbymeowkins]

This thing is $200+ now. I am wondering how you got it for so cheap with the coupon(I can't find a coupon.) RIP me.

[@BushcraftRidge]

IT's been a few years too. Probably more expensive now.

[@PolloCustomz]

@@BushcraftRidge just got mine for $130 bucks theyre on sale right now

[@hanluong2510]

@@PolloCustomz$ 139.99 on sale today. at Harbor freight.

[@bryanmccollum210]

12 volts CANT SHOCK YOU!!

[@BushcraftRidge]

Okay. Thanks!

[@jboy1757]

So if you wanted to run a window ac unit at your cabin, would you just add more batteries? Can the 100 watt panel system you have charge 6 batteries? Just takes longer to charge the 6 batteries?

[@BushcraftRidge]

Yes, as long as the inverter wattage will support whatever the a/c unit needs. You could add more batteries or bigger batteries. And you could also add more solar panels to the charging system.

[@rolandedrummer9723]

No more videos?

[@BushcraftRidge]

Haven't been back out there in a while. Will be on my lifting channel for the foreseeable future: kzbin.info/door/an83SVP80hyEU3vstRjn8w

[@scottsanguinito380]

Would this be able to power a 807w sump pump?

[@phillipbautista204]

807 watts divided by 120 volts = 6.7 amperage. Should be quite doable since he’s running a 7 amp saw.

[@mysticalpathmysticalpath602]

We hope you are fine

[@BushcraftRidge]

Doing well! Just focusing on my other channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHrHgGdpq7uBZ9U

[@AHAUGHT]

And just like that, he's gone again...

[@BushcraftRidge]

I was waiting for this comment! LOL!

[@waadyousif6789]

What the capacity of battery?

[@BushcraftRidge]

Don't remember. Sorry.

[@gregrhodes3958]

22

[@BushcraftRidge]

Oh.

[@jimbothompkins]

I just got the same inverter and solar system and I was wondering about the power level light too so that made me feel better.

[@BushcraftRidge]

Glad to hear it!

[@th13ful]

What “MAN” can’t find his circular saw?.... lol. Thanks for posting the video. Looking forward to an update on how well it is working for you

[@BushcraftRidge]

LOL! One whose wife hid it from him.

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

If you owned a Prius, it would act as a generator that you could drive.

[@BushcraftRidge]

LOL! It wouldn't make the trek out to Bushcraft Ridge.

[@matthewstorm5188]

I don’t think you could. Like most portable inverters, this one runs on 12V. The traction battery in a Prius produces FAR more than that.

[@Goody2shzToo]

A Prius also has a regular 12-volt battery. That's what you connect the inverter to.

[@dustinfarley5758]

Update Video?

[@BushcraftRidge]

Haven't been back out to the Ridge in a while.

[@dustinfarley5758]

@@BushcraftRidge maybe time to take you a little vacation then.

[@manuelsalgado8510]

If I’m doing this in my shed where electricity is not available, where would I ground it? Or does it always need to be grounded?

[@timkat630]

drive an iron rod a few feet into the earth and then attach the ground wire to the rod

[@BushcraftRidge]

Like Time said. I do rebar straight into the ground.

[@jimbob5891]

8 feet, to be precise.

[@KirkHermary]

Nice heavy duty cables! For out at your cabin, if you haven't already, drive a steel pipe or any long piece of metal down into the ground and you'll have a decent ground termination. I like that it can run that saw. That's 84W continuous but it could draw as much as double the current and of course more Watts. Hahaha as I'm typing that you were questioning the startup power draw of the saw. I would estimate the peak startup draw to be no higher than 15A. Excellent setup, it's come along nicely.

[@BushcraftRidge]

How did you know I was going to ask you about how to ground out at the cabin!? You answer my questions before I even ask. A foot or two of rebar under the cabin okay?

[@KirkHermary]

@@BushcraftRidge definitely! For high power things like a plasma table it will have brass rods. For your application and the amount of total power, W, one piece of rebar as deep as you can hammer it down will be perfect. If it's rusted that won't be a problem. However if it's coated in epoxy or paint expose as much metal as you can. To "bond" the wire to the rebar a clamp is more than enough. Even just wrapping several turns of the bare end of the ground wire then wrapping in tape will be perfect.

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thank you, sir!

[@tonysilvaauto]

Ise un corte de corriente por error y ahora no y no tengocorriente

[@Kloknewyork]

Si te refieres a que hiciste un cortoncircuito en tus 12 v lights smoker del carro revisa el fusible del cable o el fusible del box de carro ....

[@BushcraftRidge]

Hope that answered your question. :-)

[@christopherhaak9824]

The ground needs to go to the earth if you are going to use it. Grounding to the vehicle frame does nothing - it isn't grounded. If you ground to the vehicle frame, it can actually be worse if you are using a 12V system tied into the vehicle battery as you are essentially tying into the negative on the battery not an actual ground.

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thanks for the tip! When actually in use I use rebar driven into the ground to ground the system.

[@sharonsotero873]

Hi i am not mechanically inclined in any fashion. I was wondering what the piece that you used to connect your ground wire to the inverter is called.

[@dennissecor8092]

Great job simple setup, that works, awesome!

[@BushcraftRidge]

Thanks!

[@gregrhodes3958]

Gm ,

[@BushcraftRidge]

Hi.