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Using PIP As A Generator

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by El Dobro, Oct 29, 2012.

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  1. El Dobro

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    Chassis ground would be my bet.
     
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    The instruction video for the inverter says that apparently it should come with cables for hooking it up
     
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    This is the one I used.
    #!
     
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    "12 V of current"
     
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    What if you install a heavier 12 volt battery that has the amp hours to handle 6000 watts? And let the PIP charge that? Maybe the ICE will cycle longer due to the larger amp hours.
     
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    interesting, so the 1500W model doesn't have the connecting cables. wonder why.
     
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    assuming you can figure out how to stuff it in that space…
     
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    Mine came with them, but they're not very long. I didn't want to keep the inverter in the car.
     
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    since it's just for emergencies you could just set it in the cargo area temporarily
     
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    Didn't he used to sell Shamwow towels?
     
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    I guess that partly explains the high cost
    I've had simulated sine UPS devices for years and they have been okay…
     
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    The pip is designed to specifications that keep the whole system in balance. You cannot change one component without affecting the rest. Such as your house, with 500 volt light bulbs your house would be much brighter and cheerier, right? Or might something fail?
     
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