Yes batteries in the back, not engine one.Thank you.
When we say batteries, we mean the two in the back is that right.
I am glad I asked..
I agree, if you get on your knees and peer under the lid you will see a small LED. When lit, this indicates the inverter in powered up and working and drawing a current from the leisure batteries.Snip
Also, get into the habit of unplugging everything from the inverter socket (ie the one you pictured) because as long as there's anything plugged in there (including an adapter, I think) the inverter will 'run' and be draining some power from the leisure batteries.
Agree, never needed to use the inverter socket myself.My understanding is that using 240v from a 12v battery source is rather old school and inefficient. It used to be necessary (or less inefficient) when we all took 20v laptops, but many devices can now be run and charged from usb leads, in which case you are better off using a 12v to usb device from the round (cigarette lighter type) socket next to this one. These just reduce 12v to 5v, rather than boost 12v to 240v then back to 5v (for the usb outlets) with all of the losses that creates. Obviously if you NEED 240v (at low amps) then this is a good device, but don’t be hoping to boil kettles or use hairdryers from the battery source. They can be useful, but they don’t turn water into wine.
I use it for a 50w 230v Insect Repeller. No need for Insect screens.
Mine is just left in when travelling. It has an Euro Plug and lasts for 30 days.The mozzie zapping lights from the shop work well on the little beasties and charge from USB.
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