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Possibility using a gen2 Inverter assembly off the car?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Dxta, Dec 25, 2017.

  1. Dxta

    Dxta Senior Member

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    everyone! Happy holiday.

    Is it possible for the inverter assembly of a gen2 to be used off the car? This I mean, for instance, if I have an inverter that's being lying in the shop, could it be used for some kind of projects to either power some kind of electric motors, or not?


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    Probably depends on the volts in and out that you need.

    You would need to link it to a loop of coolant so it doesn't overheat.
     
    #2 ILuvMyPriusToo, Dec 25, 2017
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    Thanks for the suggestion.

    I think I could also get that Inverter reservoir attached also, and the pump also been powered electrically from a 12volt battery or so, just to keep it cool.
     
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    Doubt it would work without an entire network of engine, battery, dash, and transmission computers along with their associated Inputs and outputs. Even then it would still have to be a vehicle operating within proper parameters.
     
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    It could be the 21st century version of the “hit and miss” engine of a century gone by;).

    Good luck with the project(y).
     
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    2 words......software programming.
     
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    You're funny!:D
     
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    End of an ambitious project!?:oops::D
     
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