Inverter wiring

[oh-dick]

I used the lesser cost inverter wiring design that uses a common automotive solenoid as an isolator. It requires a wire that is hot when the ignition is "on". I had to replace my vehicle starter so I ran a wire from the starter solenoid to the isolator solenoid. I think that is why the secondary battery won't charge because I think the post on the vehicle starter solenoid is not "hot" when the engine is running and the isolator is not completing the circuit Does this seem reasonable? I had an awful time trying to find a lead that was hot when the key was on only. I used the diagram on "Desk to Dirtbag".

 

[DailyExpedition]

I used the lesser cost inverter wiring design that uses a common automotive solenoid as an isolator. It requires a wire that is hot when the ignition is "on". I had to replace my vehicle starter so I ran a wire from the starter solenoid to the isolator solenoid. I think that is why the secondary battery won't charge because I think the post on the vehicle starter solenoid is not "hot" when the engine is running and the isolator is not completing the circuit Does this seem reasonable? I had an awful time trying to find a lead that was hot when the key was on only. I used the diagram on "Desk to Dirtbag".

Yea the starter wire is only a momentary hot when the ignition is in the start position, it turns off once in the run position


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