[C320-list] Inverters and Install Location

[danny jensen]

 Tim,
I saw another owner mount an inverter in the book case area next to the
battery switch so I copied this and it has worked out fine.

 This project can be found the following link : https://c320.org/
mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140523102533488 .

 My inverter is 1500W. My wife runs a travel type blow driver and I have
100A alternator (maybe 1000W output). At anchor, with battery's about 90%
they want to take about 20-25 amps off the alternator with the Refer OFF. I
run a cord out the main hatch from the inverter to  hatch in the head and
she runs the dryer on low and gets the water out of her hair then, she does
15 second bursts on high to style. Running on high all the time overheats
my alternator. I like the location of the inverter it is very close to the
batteries. Putting a big load on your batteries is almost like doing a dead
short I suspect so I put a 250A MRBF running to a 150A breaker. I don't
think I want to put a big load on my batteries unless I had the motor
running at 1800-2000 rpm.

I did run some AC wire under under the floor to the starboard side. I the
idea was to eventually terminate the wire to the AC panel but I have not
been motivated.  The extension cord has worked great for hair dryers, heat
guns, power tools, quick charge phone adapters and vacuum cleaners

Danny



On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 6:14 AM, Rick Sulewski <rsulewski at bex.net> wrote:

> Tim, I wrestled with the same question about stating the gen for a cup of
> coffee. I found the alternative to be using the propane stove, but then my
> wife wanted to use her hair curler after wanting a hot shower....and I am
> not complaining, but needless to say, I have grown accustomed to hooking
> up  one or both  Yamaha 2000ie quickly when we are on a ball or at anchor.
> Oh, and I enjoy having a cup of  coffee brewed in coffee maker along with
> using all of the other creature comfort appliances  while taking care of a
> happy wife, for a much happier life! We use both gens to start our 16.5k AC
> on those hot and muggy afternoons when the temps and humidity approach
> 90-90. For the extra 5 minutes to hook up everything, it is worth it. If I
> had an inverter to take down the battery amps, I would still need to hook
> up the gen to charge the batteries on longer anchorages....
> Rick
>
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> Subject: [C320-list] Inverters and Install Location
>
> Hi All - thinking of adding an inverter to power a coffee maker and small
> microwave. If anyone has done this, a) what is your experience, is it worth
> the effort, b) where did you install the inverter, seems like you need
> direct access to it to plug in your devices and c) which inverter did you
> choose?
> I have a Honda 2000 generator but pulling it out just for a quick zap in
> the micro usually ends up in not zapping in the micro.
> Thx
> TimCalypso#603
> Also, need to get new batteries, used interstate last time and lasted 9
> years. Anything better out there?
>
>