I've recently purchased a 1500 watt inverter that seems to be having some issues that I can't explain. I don't want to send it back for an exchange if something else is the issue.
First the model is Cobra CPI 1575.
When I first turn it on, the two fans in the back whir up then it beeps flashing "OLP" (overload protection), then it does what it's supposed to do; flash the battery voltage then the watt output.
Next I grab my volt meter and check the AC output voltage through the plugs in the front and it reads 98.0 Volts. It's not even close to 120 Volts.
Could that be I need heavier gauge wire from the battery to the inverter?
Could it be I'm only running one battery?
One other thing is when I plug lower power items into it, the output shows zero watts, but plugging in an old fan, it shows the watt usage?
I am quite confused at why it's doing what it's doing.. Any advice would be appreciated. (before I pay to ship it back for an exchange)
First the model is Cobra CPI 1575.
When I first turn it on, the two fans in the back whir up then it beeps flashing "OLP" (overload protection), then it does what it's supposed to do; flash the battery voltage then the watt output.
Next I grab my volt meter and check the AC output voltage through the plugs in the front and it reads 98.0 Volts. It's not even close to 120 Volts.
Could that be I need heavier gauge wire from the battery to the inverter?
Could it be I'm only running one battery?
One other thing is when I plug lower power items into it, the output shows zero watts, but plugging in an old fan, it shows the watt usage?
I am quite confused at why it's doing what it's doing.. Any advice would be appreciated. (before I pay to ship it back for an exchange)