[C320-list] Inverter Installation

[Irving Grunes]

1200 watts at 12V forgetting efficiency is 100 Amps.

That seems like a lot of amps to pull from the  12V receptacle on the boat
Irv Grunes
2001 #851

On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM, Len <aqua5len at gmail.com> wrote:

> I just plug mine into cigar lighter socket on panel.  Works fine.
>
> Len Krane
> AQUA5 #1070
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> On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Joseph A Tamucci <jtamucci at comcast.net
> >wrote:
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> >
> >
> > I just bought an inexpensive  1200 watt inverter (modified sine wave) and
> > want to install it on my 320.  I realize since it's not a pure sine
> wave, I
> > can't run delicate electronics,  but I expect I can run a TV, Microwave,
> > low
> > watt hair dryer and other low wattage tools and appliances with it.  Can
> > anyone advise how to hook it up to my battery and then to my 120V AC
> > outlets?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Joe Tamucci,  Andante,  Hull # 619
> >
> >
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