If I hook a 12v dc to 120v ac inverter to a 12 volt battery but have nothing connected to the inverter - will the battery eventually be discharged - thanks
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If I hook a 12v dc to 120v ac inverter to a 12 volt battery but have nothing connected to the inverter - will the battery eventually be discharged - thanks
Yes but it shouldn't happen quickly.
The inverter draws some power itself.
^^^^^ he's right
All depending on the size of the inverter, they have an idle state current which can be a hog. Better off to disconnect it while it's not in use. I've got a big inline switch on the battery side on mine.
Yes...
Some of the larger/more expensive inverters give you the option of a remote switch. 12v switch triggers a relay to turn the unit on. If the switch is off there is no draw.
Nope, wrong answer, Mine still has a parasitic draw whether it's in the remote/off/on position. The only way to get it completely off is to put a switch on one of the 12VDC input wires from the battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by northernontario