My customized xantrex 1500 portable power supply.AVI

I've had a couple requests for more info on how I customized my xantrex power supply. Here's an overview.

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• xantrex
• 1500
• power
• inverter
• extension
• batteries

[hekg]

Just bought this unit and I like it alot. Is it possible to hook this up somehow to my home's transfer switch 240v connector? Can I use a Y-adapter to use the two 120v outlets to plug into the 240v on my switch?

Something like the opposite of this Y-adapter? Conntek-YL1430520

[vention4wh]

@hekg

I imagine it's possible but you could probably do the same thing by just getting a double male extension cord and plugging it into your wall (after you've pulled the main breaker of course). Be careful you don't have a high wattage device in the circuit though or your inverter will shutdown until you shut it off.

If you have an actual house you could even start buying deep cycle batteries and slowly build yourself a serious backup power system. I want mine mobile though.

[MrGideonsPress]

Great Job, but by adding the extra batteries what is the highest wattage appliance you can run with your extra batteries. The standard unit is rated for up to 1350 w. How much more can you get with the extra batteries. Can you run an 1800 watt hairdryer for example? Or is it still 1350w maximum just for a longer time?

[vention4wh]

@MrGideonsPress

Nope, adding more power storage doesn't increase the watts that the inverter can kick out. As you suspected, it will just run for a longer time.

[YounaTuber]

Vention4wh- This is an amazing, clear explanation and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. John and I just watched this together. We were talking and pointing at this or that as you spoke, and I have to say- you've made this so easy to understand and follow. Our conversation the other day really helped as well! We're looking forward to getting this wind system up and running, and as of right now, we're just waiting on the guy to get the pipe back to us when he's finished welding.

[vention4wh]

YounaTuber

Awesome! I can't wait to see it on video!

[tntinucciable]

Hello. I want to build a powerpack with extra batteries. Is there a website you got the DIY info or did you just figure it out? Can you send me an email maybe or walk me through. Thanks tntinucci@gmail.com

[hekg]

@vention4wh Thanks, I didn't realize that I could backfeed a standard 120v outlet but it makes sense.

[MrDIEHARD1000]

I HAVE THE SAME THING BUT WAY SMALLER

[thomasp1717]

i have a few questions what are the sizes on the batterys ah rating an how much they thanks very much

[sirmasterpimp]

Nice, I have quite a few batteries myself (xantrex and others). What is your total amp hours with the additional batteries ? I know the xantrex 1500 has around 60 amp hours stock.

[dpdevil1]

Nice, is that a lcd or led I'm looking to save a little buy getting an led, I have an lcd it uses more then my regular tube TV the tube is 46inc and the lcd is 2 inches bigger ,,and the power consumption is huge on the lcd the brand is Polaroid, I was kind of furious when I found that out,