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Old 05-29-2016, 10:22 PM   #21
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We are testing our inverter. When we try to run our microwave on the inverter the microwave kicks off even at 50% power. The inverter is powering the circuit because we can set the clock on the microwave We would just like to use the microwave for something other than telling time
Any suggestions on how to run a microwave on the inverter?
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I take it that you have never run the microwave with the inverter since you are testing that. To ask the stupid question, do you have the inverter turned on?

You can try resetting the inverter by deeply depressing the reset button under the bench.

The microwave will only run a short time with the inverter. Can't run it very long or you'll trip.
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Old 05-29-2016, 10:50 PM   #22
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Yes we do have the inverter turned on , it will supply enough power to the microwave to run the clock. When we try to use the microwave, the microwave will run for about five seconds and then shuts off. We turned off everything else in the trailer to make sure that juice wasn't being drained by something else. We still were not able to run the microwave, we are a little surprised and figured there must be a simple solution. I wish it was as simple as just turning on the inverter. Could it be the wiring needs to be a heavier gauge? We have 110 this weekend, so we thought it would be good to run some tests before we really need it . When we get home maybe we will test the inverter with some less drawing appliances to see what happens We will let you know what we find out
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Old 05-29-2016, 11:20 PM   #23
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Could it be the wiring needs to be a heavier gauge?
Yes, that's a possibility. The 120V AC wiring won't be an issue, but if the wiring from battery to inverter has too much resistance then the voltage available to the inverter will be too much lower than the battery voltage, and the inverter will have difficulty.

Mary, do you know if there is anything different about your inverter installation? The wiring that Escape installs usually doesn't have a problem.
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Old 05-29-2016, 11:38 PM   #24
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Mary, do you know if there is anything different about your inverter installation? The wiring that Escape installs usually doesn't have a problem.
We have 2 6V batteries with the inverter and transfer switch to all plugs. All standard ETI options. We are puzzled because we do get some power but not enough to run the micro wave. Don't know why ours would be different?
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Old 05-29-2016, 11:49 PM   #25
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Looks like you're still under warranty, I'd call that one in because it should be running it.
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Old 05-30-2016, 01:14 AM   #26
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Do you have any kind of voltage display? Can you see what voltage the system drops to when the microwave is used?

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Old 05-30-2016, 11:37 AM   #27
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We added a door uninstalled in case the microwave does not work out or dies. We can
install the door without being concerned about matching. We either wasted $85 on door
or $100+ on the microwave. I expect to never make that up and will move on if possible.
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Old 05-30-2016, 12:33 PM   #28
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We added a door uninstalled in case the microwave does not work out or dies. We can
install the door without being concerned about matching. We either wasted $85 on door
or $100+ on the microwave. I expect to never make that up and will move on if possible.
We did also. But we are not Not ready to give up on the microwave yet. Sounds like an inverter issue. Drill motor worked, but not the coffee pot. To be continued...
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Old 05-30-2016, 12:51 PM   #29
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Do you have any kind of voltage display? Can you see what voltage the system drops to when the microwave is used?

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We have not installed one on this trailer.
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Old 05-30-2016, 02:45 PM   #30
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Just called ETI . Spoke to Reace, he suggested checking the battery connections. One was quite loose. Kevin tightened them and .... problem solved! We heated our 1st cup of hot water in the microwave. Thank you Reace!
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Old 05-30-2016, 04:47 PM   #31
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Just called ETI . Spoke to Reace, he suggested checking the battery connections. One was quite loose. Kevin tightened them and .... problem solved! We heated our 1st cup of hot water in the microwave. Thank you Reace!
This is a wise (and easy) thing to check. I recall that at least one of our main battery connections was only finger tight when we finished our first Escape adventure.

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Old 05-30-2016, 07:09 PM   #32
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Just called ETI . Spoke to Reace, he suggested checking the battery connections. One was quite loose. Kevin tightened them and .... problem solved!
So it was too much resistance, but due to a loose connection rather than undersized wiring. It's good that you found this, since that connection (presumably for one of the dedicated cables to the inverter) would have been getting hot every time you used the inverter.
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