Inverter wiring question

**scp028** · 11-06-2006, 01:35 PM

I have been reading a lot about wiring an inverter. I am planning on using one for the power supply for my laptop carputer. My question is regarding wire size. I know i would need a heavy gauge wire if i wanted to place the inverter in the trunk with my laptop. But what i wanted to mount the inverter under the hood, and splice the wires to run the plugs themselves to the trunk. Could i get away with just using 12 gauge wire (with a fuse) for the run to the trunk?

My thinking is i can because the power would already be switched over to AC. But i could be totally wrong.

**binary.h4x** · 11-06-2006, 01:38 PM

I don't know if mounting under the hood would be a good idea. The temperature extremes, dirt, and chance of water contact would be less than ideal.

But if you do, a simple AC extension cord would suffice for making the run.