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    mobile remote servicing



    Does anyone know or use an inverter in their service vehicle to provide 240volts ac to power recovery machines vac pumps,the reason I ask we have to install and maintain plant which sometimes does not have easy accessible mains supply,and what power inverter is used any help links would be appreciated.



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    Re: mobile remote servicing

    i had a 3kva inverter - over 1kw you need to power off the battery direct- bear in mind tho pulling 4amp at 240v ac is around 80amp on the 12v dc side- so your batterys arent gonna last long

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    Re: mobile remote servicing

    I use a flying lead from the outdoor unit supply to a 3 pin extension socket via RCD when on a roof when power is available to the outdoor unit (or adjacent unit).

    Never thought about using an inverter in the van as the lengths to the roof may be a little too far

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    Re: mobile remote servicing

    3 kva invertor wired via 60 amp fuse running of 1x heavy duty 100 amp battery when I'm using it i have a trical charge solar panel and if van won't start normally what I'm on has big batteries usually mother batteries if they won't allow me 240 on site I have a 12 volt Danfoss comp we used that has been rigged to work as a vac pump or reclaim not a great vac but does the job on bulldozers diggers and plant

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    Re: mobile remote servicing

    There are small generators, petrol operated and 1000W, just over 1HP is very helpful at operating all our machines.

    Its also good for home emergency power brakes.

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    Re: mobile remote servicing

    Mostly found in Oxfordshire, UK :)

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