Is 12 Volt Easier?

[big rockpile]

Is it easier to switch everything over to 12 Volt than running through an Inverter? I'm thinking it is.

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[TnAndy]

Define "easier" ?

You mean throw out AC appliances and start over with 12vDC ones ?

Have you calculated the wire size required to run very far with 12v ?

Lot of things to take into consideration.

For a cabin, or even small house, IF set up to begin with, 12v certainly IS an option.

But if you're talking a 'conventional' house already set up for 120/240AC, I rather doubt it's easier.....and likely a budget buster.

[big rockpile]

Ok lets put it this way you decide to slowly convert over from 120/240AC to 12v.Start with lights,things wear out as they do just go with 12v.

I have considerd Inverter for some things like my Computer,I can charge it back up off Battery.Things like Refridgerator most here go with Propane but thinking I would like to get away from that.

Most here use Propane for everything I'm wanting to get away from that.

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[mightybooboo]

Do both.

If you really like 12 volt,it is more efficient on power loss and one less item to go bad without an inverter....but obviously a lot more 120 appliance options and cheaper.You dont find many 12 volt mixers at a garage sale or thrift store,and 12 volt refers tend to be pricey,etc,when a 2000watt sine wave inverter can be had for 350 bucks and run a plethora of doodads.

Wire for both and have both options

[12vman]

Originally Posted by mightybooboo

Do both.

If you really like 12 volt,it is more efficient on power loss and one less item to go bad without an inverter....but obviously a lot more 120 appliance options and cheaper.You dont find many 12 volt mixers at a garage sale or thrift store,and 12 volt refers tend to be pricey,etc,when a 2000watt sine wave inverter can be had for 350 bucks and run a plethora of doodads.

Wire for both and have both options

That's what I do here. I'm totally 12 volt and use an inverter when I need to. I have 12 volt outlets that I plug my inverter into in the kitchen, bathroom and living room just to operate the few a.c. things that I do have. (mixer, small vacume cleaner, solder iron, hot glue gun, charger for my cordless tools, to name a few) I just carry the inverter to the room (area) that I need it in and use it. A 50' extension cord will give me a.c. anywhere I need it..