[C320-list] Installing an inverter

[Dean Vermeire]

Hi Dick,

Thanks for the input.

Dean


Richard A. Walker wrote:
> 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.
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> We use our time to time for making coffie.
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> The xantec now called a different has run well for the past 10 years.
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> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
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> On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:03, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
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>> Hi All,
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>> 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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