go for it....I have a microwave and many more 110V appliances that run off my inverter (A Heart 1500 watt inverter/charger monitored by a Link 2000). I have three Simens solar cells, and an Amp air wind generator charging 6-6 volt Trojan batteries. The alternator on the outboard also charges the batteries, but I run it when I operate the freezer compressor when I chill the holding plate in the old ice chest. The Norcold refrigerator runs off 12V when I am off the grid. I have a voltage regulator controlling the solar cell power distribution such that when it senses the batteries are fully charged it shunts the output of the solar cells to the water heater's 12V element. In a message dated 3/22/2008 7:45:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Why A/C. Ralph, this ain't the Pacific Northwest...We have heat, humidity and BUGS! I know running an A/C off an inverter is a pipe dream...but..."I HAVE A DREAM!" Actually, I would like to run a coffee maker, a small m'wave and some other small stuff. After all Gratis is my "condo" in New Orleans. Mark Gratis (6115) Want to keep your WHOLE PAYCHECK? PLEASE VISIT _http://www.fairtax.org_ (http://www.fairtax.org/) ----- Original Message ----- From: _Ralph E. Ahseln_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:59 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: test - no mail since thursday? Mark, Are you thinking you want AC on board ? What do you need AC for ? The inverter would simply convert your Battery 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC. It's a bit of a extravagance for a small boat like ours . In my humble opinion. But.....Some folks have AC appliances like Microwaves, Ice boxes.. etc... I have a cheap small 150 watt portable inverter to run my laptop Power Supply...That's all I need. There are some who might have issues with the AC output waveform ,on cheaper inverters, causing problems for some AC gadgets but I've not experienced it. UW, Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: _Sailor Chef_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:24 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: test - no mail since thursday? Speaking of batteries...I'm thinking of installing a 2000w inverter. I have 2 "group 27" batteries charged by a small solar panel and the running of the engine (we have no elect on the dock, hence the need for the inverter). Any thoughts, experiences and/or advice. Mark, Gratis (6115) Want to keep your WHOLE PAYCHECK? PLEASE VISIT _http://www.fairtax.org_ (http://www.fairtax.org/) ____________________________________ Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1310 - Release Date: 3/4/2008 8:35 AM **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001)
