Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 Inverter/Chargers The Freedom HF 1800 provides 1800 watts with a 40-amp charger Freedom HF inverters are designed for demanding marine and RV conditions Temperature-controlled multistage charging ensures that your batteries are recharged safely and efficiently Includes an automatic transfer switch and a detachable digital remote control panel display that provides precise system information and can be mounted wherever you require the information Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 Inverter/Chargers. The Freedom HF 1800 provides 1800 watts with a 40-ampere charger. Freedom HF inverters are designed for demanding marine and RV conditions. Temperature-controlled multistage charging ensures that your batteries are recharged safely and efficiently. Includes an automatic transfer switch and a detachable digital remote control panel display that provides precise system information and can be mounted wherever you require the information. Designed to power demanding loads such as microwave ovens, TVs, DVD players, small appliances and other electronic equipment. Removable digital display to provide system status. Automatic three-stage battery charger. Designed to be hardwired using a terminal strip, or by connecting AC through GFCI receptacles (included). Built-in 30-ampere relay to automatically transfer between inverter power and incoming AC utility power. Protection Features: Battery over-voltage and under-voltage protection. Over-temperature shutdown. Automatic overload protection. Short-circuit protection. Ground-fault protection.
I have my Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 operating as a battery backup for the sump-pump in my basement. I have a single submersible pump that (according to the inverter) draws about 500 watts continuous while running. (So my startup surge is probably 1000 to 1500 Watts, and my pump runs fine on the modified-sine output.) I have the inverter connected to a Group 27 Marine Deep Cycle battery via a pair of 0 AWG (gauge) wires. Don't go cheap on the battery cables, they need to pass a l..
I've been researching inverters and chargers for sometime for my camper/trailer and trying to come up with a simple single solution for camping and recharging my battery. I had an inverter but always had to drag out another device to charge the battery after a weekend of use. It was cumbersome to disconnect the inverter connect the charger then put everything back together after charging. This device has a built in transfer switch so it does both. When your on batt..
This unit offers a all in one package for 1800 watts as a modified wave inverter, 40 amp charger, and internal transfer switch.Where to strart?OK unit is nice and compact for what it represents, it is easy to connect and use unit.After testing it here is what I found: It easily puts out the 1800 watts, actually surpasses it for a reasonable length of time, (if you have the battery bank to power it) without any overheating or other issues. Voltage held reasonably stable in t..