Victron Inverter current draw with no load...

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Mathew Hamilton Green asked Jan 8, '21

Hi

I have a Victron 12/500 inverter and have noticed about a 0.85Amp draw without any load. Is that normal?

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Mat

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Answer 1 · 2021-01-08T05:33:28Z

DeVo Tyler answered · Jan 08, 2021 at 05:33 AM

The inverter uses some electricity to run

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Alexandra ♦ commented · Jan 09, 2021 at 04:31 PM

Yes @DeVo Tyler is correct the inverter does use some power itself.

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