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  1. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I wondered the same thing. One good place to start is the priups.com site which I mentioned before. Unfortunately his information is scattered...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 6, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  2. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I never said he used the word "only". He certainly used the word "harmful" when directly referencing a specific product - the one that isn't his...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  3. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I don't have a problem with Converdant. I'm happy to see them promote this alternate and effective use of hybrids. What you keep missing is he...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I'll boil it down since you missed it. "I advise caution when adapting an inverter not designed for the Prius such as the APC SURT models... You...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Anybody have a POWER INVERTER for emergency use installed on their Prius?

    Other threads discussing tapping the Prius, here on priuschat.com: Using car as generator for house power | PriusChat Using PIP As A Generator |...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Using car as generator for house power

    Your quick dismissal of other solutions on the Using PIP As A Generator thread suddenly has become clear. I repost this here as a warning that...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Ah, now it is all clear. A quick Google search reveals that Converdant is owned by.... Randy Bryan. It is amazing how facts (like the ones in my...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  8. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    You need to cite an actual reason. The input DC voltages supplied by the Prius are compatible with the APC models I've mentioned (roughly...
    Post by: techntrek, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    All Dash Lights On, Won't Start

    Welcome, and congratulations!
    Post by: techntrek, Sep 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Using car as generator for house power

    About the smallest A/C you are going to find is a 5000 BTU unit, and 1500 watts surge is unlikely to start even one of the newest most efficient...
    Post by: techntrek, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Using car as generator for house power

    I'd stick with a 1000 watt inverter, tops. The DC-DC converter in the Prius can only handle that draw, anything above that must be temporarily...
    Post by: techntrek, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    DC -> AC inverter, UPS questions/discussion

    Good deal, so you can run it when the utility service is down and still get a good night's sleep. So many times you hear of people hating life...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 17, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Anyone that owns one of the split-phase versions of the Converdant, I would love to see some pics of the inside if you don't mind. I'd like to...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    A factory-supplied home backup option would be the best and final option, its unfortunate manufacturers won't allow it. They know it is going on....
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    FYI, just glanced at Ebay and there are two SURT003 offered for $200 each (this is the transformer), a SURT3000 for $345, and a SURT6000 for $799...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    The Converdant requires modification to the Prius to access the traction battery. This is from their FAQ and it exactly describes how my system...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    LOL, well I wouldn't say I'm taking over the market. More than half of the units I've bought needed reconditioning of some kind, usually...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Let me be more specific. The Converdant solution supplies 5kw but only @ 120 volts for $1500. The APC solution best-case supplies 240/120 for...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Why spend that when you can spend $500 for 4kw (6kw surge) doing what I did?
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    DC -> AC inverter, UPS questions/discussion

    Thanks. I had a good time doing it - and using it when necessary. Even my wife is proud to tell people that I can run the house from her Prius....
    Post by: techntrek, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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