My inverter packed up too

[Frankieboy]

Our inverter packed up last night. when we went to switch it on, there were quite a few sparks and it got rather exciting for a minute. Only problem is I think it may be beyond repair by an electrician.

Was in the boat when we got it so don't know when it was purchased or if theres any waranty left.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Frank

[Bobbybass]

Our inverter packed up last night. when we went to switch it on, there were quite a few sparks and it got rather exciting for a minute. Only problem is I think it may be beyond repair by an electrician.

Was in the boat when we got it so don't know when it was purchased or if theres any waranty left.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Frank

 

Only thing I would say...sorry if its obvious...is to check the stuff connected to it...and the circuitry with a test meter...in case it was short from something else.

Bob

[Frankieboy]

Only thing I would say...sorry if its obvious...is to check the stuff connected to it...and the circuitry with a test meter...in case it was short from something else.

Bob

 

Good idea but even with a tester I would not be too sure whats going on (I'm not very electrical minded).

Only 240 volt wiring is for 3 plug sockets so will check the sockets that wired up ok. In theory, the cabling running from where the inverter is to the sockets should be just a length of cable that hopefully shouldnt go wrong.

[Guest User]

There's been several threads on inverters and connections, for example (Clicky). It might be worth a reading a few and then comparing to what you can see around your deceased inverter ? Could help save a replacement inverter going the same way ?