How To Protect Inverter-inverter Protection

How to Protect Inverter?

The inverter is a good way to convert the power in the grid into the power available in the home. Due to the high voltage involved, it may be dangerous if this conversion process is not carried out correctly.Let’s learn some steps to protect the inverter.

1  Inverter Protection - Lighting :

The inverter is very sensitive to lightning strike. 
If your inverter is on the top of a pole and there is nothing else around, it is vulnerable to lightning.
If you can move the inverter to the garage, or away from the top of the pole, or put it between other large metal objects, it will be safer.

There are some other lightning protection methods:

• Use Surge Protectors
• Use a Lightning Arrestor
• Ground Your Inverter

2  Inverter Surge Protection - Overload :

Most inverters have a built-in overload protection system, like all of our Carspa inverter.
This is designed to protect your inverter from being overloaded by high amounts of power, which can cause damage. 
Here are other ways:

• Use a reliable Surge Protector
• Monitor the Power Usage
• Use a higher watt Power Inverter 

3 Inverter Moisture Protection - Humidity

Inverters are not typically affected by rain or moisture,here are some tips:
Place the inverter in a dry place

• When the inverter is not used, store it up
• Use waterproof cover
• Installation of rain cover
• Use a dehumidifier

More Asked Questions about Power Inverter protection

-What Can Damage Inverter?

Many things will damage the inverter. Like the water pour into the equipment, it may cause the insulation to become wet and corroded. This will lead to an electrical short circuit, resulting in a fire or house burning..
This dissolves the plastic quickly, so try to keep them away from anything that might come in contact with liquid.
The unmatched load will also damage the inverter. If the power is greater than the rated or impact power of the inverter, the components of the inverter are likely to be burned。Although there is inverter surge protection or overload protection, but it will be in vain when the load is much more high.

-Can the Solar Inverter be covered?

You should cover your inverter to prevent it from dust or getting wet, but you may need other methods
The equipment must be kept dry, once water enters the insulation, it will be difficult for you to remove all corrosion and rust, which will cause serious irreversible damage.

-How Long Do Inverters Last?

This depends on the brand, brand and model of the inverter you are using. However, the life of most inverters is about 5 to 10 years.If you take good care of your equipment and keep it in a dry place, it may be exposed to moisture or other environment more often than it is.