Inverter inop

[caswelld]

I have a CSW1012 inverter that stopped working, there's no light in the remote switch. I checked the GFI and the CB, no joy. We've been on shore power for 2 weeks so the batteries are charged.

Does anyone have an idea what I might try next?

Thanks all.

Dave

[cavie]

Originally Posted by caswelld

I have a CSW1012 inverter that stopped working, there's no light in the remote switch. I checked the GFI and the CB, no joy. We've been on shore power for 2 weeks so the batteries are charged.

Does anyone have an idea what I might try next?

Thanks all.

Dave

Using a multi-meter, check to see if you have 12 volts to the inverter. If not you need to find a fuse. Battery disconnect on? GFI and CB are 120 volts on the load side of the Inverter.

[Kenny kustom]

Cb under the steps. 12vdc to the inverter.
Theres also a CB in the main ac panel.
Theres also a transfer switch for the inverter itself.

[TranceX2]

If you have known 12V to the inverter and no 120VAC output, it is time to replace it.

I never had an inverter fail on me till about the time China began making 99.9% of them.

[caswelld]

After verifying there was input voltage I talked to a tech at Sensata. Yup, it was fried. I ask him if it was made in China, and sure enough it was. He said that some of their larger inverters are made in the states. We had used the inverter for less than an hour total, short life! They replaced it under warranty. If they hadn't I'd be out $300+ bucks. They said they would charge my credit card $500 if I didn't return the old one

So about 3 days after talking to the tech, UPS delivered the replacement. It only took about 30 minutes to replace the inverter.

The old one had a red greasy substance on part of the casing.

Dave

Oh, one other thing, the battery disconnect does not remove power to the inverter.