I let the smoke out :(

[msoumas]

So I bought myself a new 1000 watt power inverter from Costco to put in my M1009... it came with about two feet of cable, so I thought the easiest way to wire it up would be directly to the accessory wiring harness in the truck's interior. I was under the impression that this was 12v, so there should be no problems. I got all the wires set up, and when connecting the last wire got the surprise of a lifetime as the inverter sparked, popped, and caught on fire. I quickly unscrewed the cables and pulled the (still burning, mind you) inverter out of the truck and onto the ground. Now I'm going to have to tell Costco that they sold me a dud, and then figure out what I did wrong before I put the new one in. Was I wrong about the voltage? If so, is there a way I can still wire it up to that block?

 

[Rebelpride]

Yes you was wrong about the voltage. The voltage at the bars is 24V.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Doh!

 

[rmgill]

Not to be snarky, but check your voltages on things before you hook up.

 

[JohnFire]

You can change the power to 12 volts from in the engine compartment. I used to have the same setup for an inverter.

 

[maritimer]

i hooked mine directly to the front *grill side* batt

 

[319]

Every inverter i've ever installed, all over 500 watts, had to be connected directly to the battery.

 

[54reo]

Now I'm going to have to tell Costco that they sold me a dud.

As a small business owner, this kind of thing really burns me...(no pun intended).

I get sooo sick of people who want something for nothing.

Maybe I'm being too hard on you, but.....

 

[dm22630]

RE: Re: I let the smoke out

WHEW!! I am glad I didnt buy one....I have been eyeballin them lately....

BTW...Can a power inverter work on a 24volt system at all?

 

[devilman96]

RE: Re: I let the smoke out

Yes...buy a 24V inverter, their more efficent than a 12V to boot.