Why does my inverter cut out

Seah0rse said:. The website describes it as microprocessor controlled. I suspect, that in the damp environment, you have corrosion of a circuit and it's probably dead. You may be lucky and just have a dry solder joint, but it may be difficult to locate.

If it's out of warranty, you could have a poke around with a soldering iron. Thanks Seamaster but, if that is the case, I presume it would not work at all?

Joined 31 Oct Messages 2, Location N. The status led is slow flash Its the output that is flashing green, not the input. You could try a different power source, someone elses' battery bank with a jump lead? My guess is, if it will produce power for a short time, then there's an intermittent fault in the control system. As others have said possibly corrosion under the PCB components or a dry joint. I can't find a circuit for it on t'internet which makes it harder If you need a portable 'scope I've a couple of spare ones possibly for sale Be VERY careful, it's as dangerous as a domestic installation with its cover off, probably more so in your damp engine bay!!!

Thanks for that cozzykim Batteries are in good nick but same fault occurs even when fully charged batteries are connected to charger connected to shore power As you say, the problem is not specified in the manual.

The input light is constant green before and after cut out so I dont think it's the volts going in, its the volts comming out that are in short supply! Richard Well-known member. Joined 17 Mar Messages 18, Location Manchester.

Richard said:. Last edited: 7 Mar Over- and under-voltage. Can an inverter catch fire? How do you reset an inverter? Does an inverter draw power when not in use? How long will a battery last on an inverter? Why does my inverter turn off? Why is my inverter beeping? How can you reduce voltage? Take note of your appliances' voltage requirements. What will a watt power inverter run? What is the difference between inverter and converter?

How much unit does an inverter consume? Does an inverter make noise? Does a power inverter drain car battery? How big of an inverter can my car handle? What does an inverter do in a motorhome? Can you run RV AC on battery? There are many reasons why your inverter cuts out. As many inverters often run off solar power, if your solar panels are not receiving enough sunlight, there will be less power being supplied to your inverter. When this power runs out, your inverter will cut out as it needs a supply of electricity to work.

Always ensure that your solar panels are not covered and are in a position to receive as much sunlight as possible. If there is no issue with where your inverter is receiving electricity from, you may have an issue with the battery itself.

If you have changed the battery and there is still no power, then there may be an issue with the inverter having burnt rectifiers or melted fuses. If this is a concern you have, you will need your inverter checked over by a professional as it could be potentially dangerous. If your inverter keeps suddenly cutting out, it could be a sign that the voltage is too high. If your voltage is too high, the inverter will struggle to convert the electricity. As an automatic safety mechanism, it will shut itself off.

There are many reasons why your voltage may be too high, such as the connection cable being too thin to carry the voltage, or the overall voltage being over V. If you have noticed that your voltage is too high, we would recommend dropping it slightly. This should not affect your electrical appliances, and it will be a lot safer for your inverter. Fuses and circuit breakers can help to avoid this too. These are safety features that have been designed to maintain your grid and avoid any potentially dangerous situations that can result from excessive voltage.

Contact your local distribution network service provider, who should immediately come and fix the issue. A voltage rise can occur at the point of common coupling, due to the electrically resistant nature of the cable.