[C320-list] Installing an inverter

[crashley at gte.net]

I think maybe you meant Xantrex, not Xantec, but I could be wrong.

CR Ashley
Rosebud C320 Hull #882
 

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A.
Walker
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:07 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Installing an inverter

I am verry satisfied with the xantec inverter. Be sureget a pure sine wave.
You may want to run a TV some day. Also 1500 watts.

We use our time to time for making coffie.

The xantec now called a different has run well for the past 10 years.

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619.435.8986

On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:03, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I'm thinking about installing an AC inverter to be able to run the 
> microwave, etc. when not in the marina.  I know a number of you have 
> done this.  I've done a little homework, but there is a reason I did 
> not major in electrical engineering.  So, I have a few questions:
>
> 1.  How many watts?  I figure I should have at least 1200 continuous.
> 2.  Are the ones with a modified sine wave good enough?  I wouldn't 
> think the microwave would care too much.
> 3.  Where should it be installed?  I've read that you should install 
> it close to the batteries, but those are on the starboard side and the 
> microwave is on the port side.
> 4.  Any particular brands to avoid?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dean Vermeire
> Moonstruck II (#847)
>