Do I need a 12V or 48V inverter?

Simply put, if you have a 12V system, you need a 12V inverter; a 48V system requires a 48V inverter. Standard Pure Sine Wave inverters simply change DC power to AC power. Inverter Chargers handle this function plus allow you to charge your batteries off shore power or a generator. Renogy’s 3500W Solar Inverter Charger is designed for a 48V system.

Do I need a 60Hz inverter?

Here in the US, things run at 60Hz, in Europe and most other places around the world, things run at 50Hz. You’ll most likely require a 60Hz inverter if you are running a device intended to run on US power. We like to go camping and travel quite frequently.

What happens when an inverter sees 120 volts?

When the inverter/charger sees 120 VAC (shore power OR generator), it does TWO things: 1. "Pass through" feature-- it passes that 120 VAC along to all circuits wired from the "out" side of the inverter (often, but not always through a sub-panel). There are two breakers ON THE INVERTER itself that can be tripped.

Can a 60v battery be overcharged?

Either way, you really have to keep any eye on your voltages during running, as the low voltage cutoff will be wrong, and you can over discharge your battery. A 60v lead acid battery will be around 72v when fully charged, so the controller has to be made for at least this much. Usually there is a little headroom in the ratings also. Chah said:

Is 72 volts a good voltage?

In general 100V is a common spec for caps and FETs, so at 72 volts you have ~30V of headroom. However some parts are rated at 80V so be careful. Other potential issues: Higher voltage means higher power in the controller Might mean higher dissipation in the housekeeping supply (especially if it's a cheap linear)

What voltage would a 60V Li-ion controller/motor be able to drive?

Fully charged the 60V Li-ion is 71.4V, meaning it should be 17S. I'm wondering what voltage would it be likely that I can drive the controller/motor for increased speed and power? I'm thinking that in all likelihood, I could get away with 18S for a max/nominal voltage of 75.6V/66.6V. I suspect I could get away with 19S or 79.8V/70.3V.