inverter installation

[circusboy90210]

Was wondering how big of an inverter can I safely run on a 6.2 diesel? ???sorry forgot to mention brand new 100 amp alternator & no ac.

[Melbo]

I don't know how big a light bulb will a solar panel light

How fast will a car go

How big is big after it is small

I don't understand your question please rephrase it.

Thank You

Mel

[white-eagle]

it's more like how much inverter do you need, but i'm quite sure you can charge your batteries with the generator you listed.  a 2000 or 2500 can charge up even with only a 15amp shared shore power, so the generator should be fine.  i've set my 2000w inverter/charger to use 15a shore power so that i can keep computers, refrig, and tv on without blowing a breaker.

does that help?

[JackConrad]

Was wondering how big of an inverter can I safely run on a 6.2 diesel?

Depends on big the alternator is and how long you want to run it.  Jack

[Lee Bradley]

With a 100 amp alternator at full output, you get about 1400 watts. So you could support a 1400 watt inverter continuously assuming no other loads. Generally you use a large battery bank to store energy to supply the inverter for less than full time use and recharge the bank while the engine is running. As with any bank if your withdrawls exceed your deposits, you end up broke.

[kyle4501]

What is the duty cycle of the new 100amp alternator?

What are you wanting to operate?
What is the capacity of your battery bank?

[circusboy90210]

What is the duty cycle of the new 100amp alternator?

What are you wanting to operate?
What is the capacity of your battery bank?

only 2 truck battery's .
what is duty cycle? operating ice cream freezer?(small unit ,& maybe another)i think the batery's are 800-1500 cranking amp just remember buying heavy uty batteries 2 cold 22 check right now.

[Melbo]

Hey CB now we are getting somewhere

the duty cycle is how long you can run the alternator at full load

Like 50 percent duty cycle means that you can draw 100 amps for a surge at start up but the more realistic number would be 700 watts for continuous load.

HTH

melbo