[C320-list] Installing an inverter

[Richard A. Walker]

You are correct. I am not home so do not have my files in Sun Valley.

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619.435.8986

On Mar 4, 2009, at 9:37, <crashley at gte.net> wrote:

> I think maybe you meant Xantrex, not Xantec, but I could be wrong.
>
> CR Ashley
> Rosebud C320 Hull #882
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> Richard A.
> Walker
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> 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:
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>> 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)
>>
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