Any opinions on this Inverter?

what is the intended use? If you want to run inductive loads you ideally want a low frequency inverter. These dont use mosfits and are therefore better at running large motor loads reliably. That looks like a lot of money for a mickey mouse inverter.
A low frequency inverter will be a lot heavier. My LF inverter weighs 26kg
 
I bought a similarly cheap pure sine wave inverter from Amazon last year. I only wanted it for very occasional use at anchor. It works fine for microwave, kettle, hairdryer, etc.

As PCUK said, buying from Amazon gives much better safeguards in the event of needing to return it. I wouldn't buy something like that from eBay.
 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC said:
I need to upgrade my current inverter and I have been looking at this one; does anyone have any opinion on this one; has anyone used it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LVYUAN-Inverter-Converter-Sockets-convection/dp/B08J7WCG4H/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=LVYUAN+2021+New+2500W+/5000W+Peak+Power+Inverter+Pure+sine+wave+DC+12V+to+230V+240V+AC+Car+Converter+with+4+USB+ports+3+AC+Sockets+big+LCD+display+4+convection+fans&qid=1614149941&sr=8-5
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I see no mention of anything like an RCD !

What are the earthing arrangements?
Does it have a line and neutral output or does it have two live conductors and a pseudo centre tapped earth type of output. If the latter it's not suitable for connection to the shorepower system

The product description says , "It is not recommended for inductive loads, such as coffee machine, water pump, microwave oven, oven, vacuum cleaner, etc. "

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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC said:
I need to upgrade my current inverter and I have been looking at this one; does anyone have any opinion on this one; has anyone used it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LVYUAN-Inverter-Converter-Sockets-convection/dp/B08J7WCG4H/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=LVYUAN+2021+New+2500W+/5000W+Peak+Power+Inverter+Pure+sine+wave+DC+12V+to+230V+240V+AC+Car+Converter+with+4+USB+ports+3+AC+Sockets+big+LCD+display+4+convection+fans&qid=1614149941&sr=8-5
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Without knowing what you want to power from it, or how you will connect it/connect to it, it's impossible to comment.
 
The product description says , "It is not recommended for inductive loads, such as coffee machine, water pump, microwave oven, oven, vacuum cleaner, etc. "

That's a big list of "not recommended fors". If a 2500w inverter with a 500w peak power output cannot run a coffee maker i'd say it's a piece of garbage.

It also says:

"Designed as a portable power inverter ", so shouldn't be a fixed installation.

and

"Overload, Short Circuit, Overtemp, Reverse Polarity, Under/Over Voltage " so no protection against electric shock.

A 1200w Victron inverter will run all of those "not recommended" items (subject to current limits) and will offer all the protection one needs.
 
Thank you all for your comments; very much appreciated. It appears that this inverter is not very good for what I want it to do, such as microwave etc and it is alarming about the earth and no protection against electric shock.
 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC said:
Thank you all for your comments; very much appreciated. It appears that this inverter is not very good for what I want it to do, such as microwave etc and it is alarming about the earth and no protection against electric shock.
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But you still haven't revealed what you want to use it for (or is it just the microwave) and how you plan to fit it, will it be stand alone or wired into the boat electrical systems ?
 
PaulRainbow said:
But you still haven't revealed what you want to use it for (or is it just the microwave) and how you plan to fit it, will it be stand alone or wired into the boat electrical systems ?
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The existing inverter is a 600 watt modified sine wave bought from Maplins many years ago; it is stand alone, fixed on a panel inside the cabin and it is used to run the small fridge freezer, small LED TV, and to use occasionally for electrical tools, low wattage kettle etc. But it is time to upgrade it for something more powerful and able to give out Pure Sine Wave power for future needs and to make sure that it doesn't fry up any modern electronics that we may plug in.

Also, I am thinking of getting a microwave, so the inverter must be powerful to start up and operate a small 700 w microwave. I have four batteries, three 110amp domestic and one for engine start; the system is charged by two good 50 watt solar panels and an old Aerogen which is questionable whether is still provides any charge. Overall, the inverter is not used very much. Also, I have been looking at this inverter.
1500W - 12V Pure Sine Wave Sunshine Power Inverter - Sunshine Solar
 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC said:
The existing inverter is a 600 watt modified sine wave bought from Maplins many years ago; it is stand alone, fixed on a panel inside the cabin and it is used to run the small fridge freezer, small LED TV, and to use occasionally for electrical tools, low wattage kettle etc. But it is time to upgrade it for something more powerful and able to give out Pure Sine Wave power for future needs and to make sure that it doesn't fry up any modern electronics that we may plug in.

Also, I am thinking of getting a microwave, so the inverter must be powerful to start up and operate a small 700 w microwave. I have four batteries, three 110amp domestic and one for engine start; the system is charged by two good 50 watt solar panels and an old Aerogen which is questionable whether is still provides any charge. Overall, the inverter is not used very much. Also, I have been looking at this inverter.
1500W - 12V Pure Sine Wave Sunshine Power Inverter - Sunshine Solar
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The big question I can’t see an answer to is whether you have a shoreside connectable AC system and if so will this inverter plug into it when you are not connected to mains - or is it a portable installation where you plug in individual appliances directly?

I have the latter so I’m ok with a cheapo one for now but would think very differently if I was trying to power the whole AC setup.
 
RupertW said:
The big question I can’t see an answer to is whether you have a shoreside connectable AC system and if so will this inverter plug into it when you are not connected to mains - or is it a portable installation where you plug in individual appliances directly?

I have the latter so I’m ok with a cheapo one for now but would think very differently if I was trying to power the whole AC setup.
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No, the inverter will not be plugged into shore power. It is stand alone for individual appliances.
 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC said:
Thank you all for your comments; very much appreciated. It appears that this inverter is not very good for what I want it to do, such as microwave etc and it is alarming about the earth and no protection against electric shock.
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Replies have been somewhat negative. The inverter may well have an earthing connection - mine has, and I connected it. Victron inverters have an earthing connection too. I've used my cheapo 2000W inverter for the Bosch 800W microwave on the boat, and it works perfectly. I wired my inverter to two dedicated sockets, so it's totally separate from the shorepower system - this sounds like your intention as well. If you only need to use the inverter occasionally, I can't see a problem with buying one of the cheap ones. A Victron inverter would be nice, and will be better built, but it'd cost 3-4 times the price.
 
pvb said:
Replies have been somewhat negative.
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Of curse, the Amazon listing states "The product description says , "It is not recommended for inductive loads, such as coffee machine, water pump, microwave oven, oven, vacuum cleaner, etc. "

The inverter may well have an earthing connection - mine has, and I connected it.
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That might offer some protection from a fault within the inverter, say a live current at the case, but will the inverter shut down, or just keep leaking the current into the water ? Would be interesting to plug myb RCD tester into one of your dedicated sockets and see what happens.

Victron inverters have an earthing connection too. I've used my cheapo 2000W inverter for the Bosch 800W microwave on the boat, and it works perfectly. I wired my inverter to two dedicated sockets, so it's totally separate from the shorepower system - this sounds like your intention as well. If you only need to use the inverter occasionally, I can't see a problem with buying one of the cheap ones. A Victron inverter would be nice, and will be better built, but it'd cost 3-4 times the price.
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For what the OP wants to run, a 1200w Victron would be fine (as it would for your installation) and it costs £392

A Durite 1500w is £315.74 Durite 1500W 12V DC to 230V AC Compact Sine Wave Voltage Inverter - Auto Electrical Supplies

Not much more than the one in post #14, which actually looks reasonable according to the spec'
 
We have had a couple of sunshine inverters on 2 boats. Used stand-alone with a separate socket for m wave or 1kw electric kettle/toaster. Worked fine no issues.
 
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