Where to install an inverter and how to do it.
In order to obtain the maximum performance and make a safe installation of a power inverter, we must take into account several factors:
- The place where we install it must be as clean, dry and ventilated as possible.
- Moisture is one of the worst enemies of electronics, therefore, we must look for a place far from where water can fall or there is a deposit with liquid.
- The inverter needs ventilation to cool itself, which it does by means of fans, if there is dust and dirt in its environment, they will be absorbed into the interior of the equipment and cause breakdowns.
- The more power we demand from the inverter, the more it will heat up, if it is in a closed location it will not receive renewed air and it will end up being protected from overheating, it is for this reason that it must be installed in a ventilated place.
- It is very important to install the inverter close to the battery with the supplied wiring since there can be a very high current flow and if we lengthen the wiring or put it in a smaller section it will heat up and there will be a voltage drop (loss of volts) which which will greatly hinder the proper functioning of the inverter.
- It is also recommended to protect the inverter installation by installing a fuse right between the battery post and the inverter wiring to prevent the battery from receiving a short circuit if the wiring is damaged.
