[C320-list] Charger Inverter suggestions

[Kirk McCullough]

My Perkins has a standard 50 Amp alternator. I have 400 watt inverter for 
small things like the rechargers for the  laptop, handheld VHF, 2,000,000 
candle power lamp etc.

I make toast on the stove top with collapsible thing that makes 4 slices at 
once.

Kirk
#124
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Anderer" <danderer at udel.edu>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 3:44 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charger Inverter suggestions


> I've toyed with the inverter idea, but haven't done it (yet?)  But  some 
> things to keep in mind - note that a 2000 watt inverter will draw 
> something over 200 amps from the battery at peak load.  So:
>
> - The inverter should be located as close to the batteries as is 
> reasonable
> - You'll want some honkin-big cables from the battery to the inverter  ( 
> 2/0? 3/0?)
> - Even with the engine running (I'm guessing the stock alternator is 
> around 50 A) you'll be sucking the batteries down quickly
>
> Installed correctly, an inverter can handle large loads for brief 
> intervals, or small loads for a more extended period, but not large- 
> and-long.
>
>
>
> That means
> On Mar 19, 2008, at 11:13 PM, Magnuson's Ragtime wrote:
>> I was reading with interest the posts last month about replacing the 
>> onboard chargers. Mine needs to be replaced, and I would like to go  with 
>> an inverter charger unit to gain the AC feature while underway.  Our BVI 
>> Charter boat had an inverter, and we usually ran the engine  while we 
>> made breakfast, using the toaster and microwave.  Any  suggestions as to 
>> Models and brands?  True Sine wave vs. Modified  Sine wave, and would my 
>> stock alternator need to be replaced on my  1995 Perkins? The boat is 500 
>> miles away, so I am not sure of it's  capacity.   I know I need to 
>> calculate my loads, but I am confident  that the 2000 watt size should be 
>> enough.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Gary Magnuson
>> Time-A-Weigh  # 205
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