tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post2300907436843345738..comments2023-05-14T20:49:36.700-07:00Comments on WanderMan: When To Pure Sine Wave And When Not To - Is It Really Needed?The Wandermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-90938550456650902532017-10-24T10:58:29.138-07:002017-10-24T10:58:29.138-07:00Walt,
My pleasure. Enjoy the freedom and lack of...Walt,<br /> My pleasure. Enjoy the freedom and lack of generator noise a larger inverter will afford you!<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-37458661485529070862017-10-24T10:57:28.102-07:002017-10-24T10:57:28.102-07:00Anon,
Hmmm..my induction "burner" work...Anon,<br /> Hmmm..my induction "burner" works great on inverter power, but I wouldn't really use it that way as it's a power hog.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-79541293386475021692017-10-24T10:24:51.766-07:002017-10-24T10:24:51.766-07:00Rich, Thanks so much for sharing this really inter...Rich, Thanks so much for sharing this really interesting article with us. I have a small older 400W inverter that I installed to run the TV, which is new and it works fine. We have a new this year TT and have been going quite a bit, now lately I've been thinking about a larger inverter in case I want to nuke a quick breakfast sandwich or something, now I'll just stick with the MSW inverter which I can afford! Thanks again! WaltAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796202153403958142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-14141198201035880922017-10-24T09:13:27.701-07:002017-10-24T09:13:27.701-07:00Way cute rig! I too am using a Xantrex 1800. It&...Way cute rig! I too am using a Xantrex 1800. It's my add on for kitchen appliances, works fine for microwave, coffee pot, electric skillet and toaster (one at a time!) but does not power up the Nuwave induction hot plate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-59118646191364636812017-10-23T16:43:04.997-07:002017-10-23T16:43:04.997-07:00davtel,
Very interesting story, it pays to do yo...davtel,<br /> Very interesting story, it pays to do your research and call out unscrupulous folks whenever possible!<br /><br />Rich "the Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-89808455035218768002017-10-23T16:41:02.945-07:002017-10-23T16:41:02.945-07:00Unknown,
I agree...as technology marches on..thi...Unknown,<br /> I agree...as technology marches on..things should get simpler.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-6600008670575477522017-10-23T16:37:37.624-07:002017-10-23T16:37:37.624-07:00Anonm
Always better to err on the side of caution...Anonm<br /> Always better to err on the side of caution!<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-74748845547983891292017-10-23T16:37:16.144-07:002017-10-23T16:37:16.144-07:00Mr Tommy,
My initial installation was based on co...Mr Tommy,<br /> My initial installation was based on cost. PSW was MUCH MUCH more pricey than regular old MSW. Like you, I haven't had any real issues at all.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-77706762853616121192017-10-22T07:50:29.772-07:002017-10-22T07:50:29.772-07:00Very interesting, as my new 2017 Forest River came...Very interesting, as my new 2017 Forest River came with a 2K pure sine inverter, well at least it said it did in their fancy brochure. I was having an issue with a GFIC breaker tripping when I changed over from shore/generator to inverter. After months of BS from the dealer & Forest River & everyone doing their finger pointing, it was discovered that it actually had a modified one! Finally the inverter folks (Magnum said hey our inverter works as designed). Long story short answer, seems the GFCI breaker needed 110 volts to function & the modified didn't supply that when it was just waiting to be used (don't know the proper electric term) somewhere around 105 volts. That also effected the bathroom GFCI, as when you tested it, it wouldn't reset for the same reason. Forest River did replace it with a pure sine wave inverter, but I never had a clue that I didn't have what I paid for. I suppose what I'm saying is more about what you thought you bought & what you actually get on your RV. Basically the are lying & cheating you out of your hard earned dollars. Frankly they are CROOKS & get to say that some item may not be as described, but really my brochure had 11 such items. I'm with Chuck, it's time to stand up the RV industry & tell them enough is enough!<br />Thanks for letting me vent!<br />Davedavtelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766568837066137763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-20699924532901200302017-10-21T12:03:18.066-07:002017-10-21T12:03:18.066-07:00Using Cobra modified-sine-wave for many years, no ...Using Cobra modified-sine-wave for many years, no issues. Microwave, hair dryer, MANY laptops, cell phones, vacuums and other battery devices charged many times with no ill effects. Flat-screen TV, DVD player, etc. etc. I'm totally convinced that "modern" switching power supplies are immune to the 'chunky' waveforms. (Electronically speaking: After all, they all simply rectify it before use.)<br /><br />G.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912743503033058478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-46672194457196597412017-10-21T11:12:09.507-07:002017-10-21T11:12:09.507-07:00Destroyed my laptop battery and could not recharge...Destroyed my laptop battery and could not recharge my b/o drill with my modified inverter. No problems since converting to a pure sine wave. Nice to have that peace of mind,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-27198010259601355432017-10-21T10:34:28.431-07:002017-10-21T10:34:28.431-07:00How about heating pads? Do they require pure sine...How about heating pads? Do they require pure sine wave? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301663152894418988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-23189559196189816872017-10-21T08:50:45.253-07:002017-10-21T08:50:45.253-07:00I enjoyed your comments on pure vs modified sine w...I enjoyed your comments on pure vs modified sine wave. I've had a Cobra 5000/2500 watt modified sine wave inverter in my trailer for almost 20 years (moved from our old 1997 trailer to our new 2012 trailer). I've cautiously tried using it for everything from computers, cell phone chargers, camera chargers, microwave (which we RARELY use!), wifey's hair dryer (a real plus, believe me!) and everything else you can imagine. So far, no problems. Given the amount of time, I don't foresee anything going wrong - knock on Formica. This is not to say something CAN'T go wrong, but I'm a positive thinker - ha. We basically use it to run our Dish box, which we use 95% of the time for the music channels. I've toyed with 'upgrading' to a pure sine wave unit but think, "Hey, if it's not broke, why fix it?".MrTommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296096084733046456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-56774026356512206712017-10-21T07:20:05.750-07:002017-10-21T07:20:05.750-07:00Electric toothbrushes and electric blankets both r...Electric toothbrushes and electric blankets both require pure sine wave inverters. We damaged one of each using a modified sine wave inverter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com