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Gkerlin · 08-23-2012, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the reply but I'm not going the sub panel route although that is an attractive alternative.

I want to install an inverter bypass simply in case I need to pull the inverter out of the coach or want to isolate it for some other reason

I guess I could keep the shore power as is and run a branch to the inverter to utilize the charger function but I'd rather go with the bypass.

Running all the power thru the inverter has its benefits as the Magnum has the ability to program the pass thru for lesser amperage. For Instance - If you are parked in someones driveway you could limit the thruput to 15 or 20amps and not blow the house breaker since you can control it from the inverter remote panel. Same for a generator. If you don't run all the power thru the Inverter you lose that functionality on the a/c side.

If I can't come up with a better solution I might go with 3 double pole 50a breakers and a breaker box and isolate it with breakers but I'm trying to see if someone has invented a better mousetrap.

08-23-2012, 08:20 AM	#3
Gkerlin Montana Master Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort Posts: 545 M.O.C. #12221	Thanks for the reply but I'm not going the sub panel route although that is an attractive alternative. I want to install an inverter bypass simply in case I need to pull the inverter out of the coach or want to isolate it for some other reason I guess I could keep the shore power as is and run a branch to the inverter to utilize the charger function but I'd rather go with the bypass. Running all the power thru the inverter has its benefits as the Magnum has the ability to program the pass thru for lesser amperage. For Instance - If you are parked in someones driveway you could limit the thruput to 15 or 20amps and not blow the house breaker since you can control it from the inverter remote panel. Same for a generator. If you don't run all the power thru the Inverter you lose that functionality on the a/c side. If I can't come up with a better solution I might go with 3 double pole 50a breakers and a breaker box and isolate it with breakers but I'm trying to see if someone has invented a better mousetrap.