Interesting Though Question about 110v vs 120v from inverters - Printable Version

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Interesting Though Question about 110v vs 120v from inverters - Wanderman - 04-11-2025

So I was perusing my Xantrex inverter manual and noticed that it has the ability to set the AC output voltage from 108v all the way up to 125v. The question is, when inverting from a nominal 12V battery source is there any benefit to selecting from those AC output voltages? 110v (the older standard) vs. 120V (the new math) Most appliuances should work either way, but is there any benefit one over the other from the battery and inverter standpoint.


Things that make me go ...Hmmmmm.

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RE: Interesting Though Question about 110v vs 120v from inverters - RussWhite - 04-11-2025

I would choose 120. Less current for the same power is normally a good thing,

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RE: Interesting Though Question about 110v vs 120v from inverters - Jack Houpe - 04-12-2025

Rick if you have a device that draws 1200 watts @ 120vac then the current is 10 amps (current X voltage = watts) if you have that same device with 110v then your current would be 10.9 amps. Like Russ said set voltage @ 120 is best. Not higher than 120vac or you'll get the magic smoke.

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RE: Interesting Though Question about 110v vs 120v from inverters - Wanderman - 04-12-2025

I hate it when the magic smoke escapes......

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