[C38] Invertors

[Tom T.]

I made a mistake on my little transfer switch diagram.  If you add extra
switches, they need to be tapped on the inverter and not on the load side
of the diagram.  Sorry for the mistake.

Tom Troncalli








> [Original Message]
> From: Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net>
> To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Date: 1/24/2009 3:42:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Inverters
>
> I have enclosed a simple diagram of how to cheaply connect gensets or
> inverters to your 120v system.  This is a foolproof and easy way to do
it. 
> If your combined loads exceed the rating of a simple 3 way light switch,
> you can make multiple switches in parallel with each switch operating a
> single load.  A good heavy duty 3 way light switch will safely carry 15
> amps which is plenty to operate my refrigerator and microwave at the same
> time but it's easy to add another switch if needed.
>
> I have used this technique to hook up gensets to houses  for over 40 yrs
> and never had a problem.   My last house had 12 switches, each operating a
> single load.  In a power outage, we had just about every light available. 
> My using multiple switches, it stages the load unlike a single heavy duty
> transfer switch which can stall a genset when too much load is applied all
> at once.  With multiple switches, the generator can keep adding fuel as
> more load is applied allowing a rather small genset carry a pretty hefty
> load without harm.  The same staging technique will work on our boats also
> with as few as two switches which is a consideration if you ever plan to
> use this technique with a genset on board.
>
> Tom Troncalli
> Renata hull #95
> St. Pete, Fla
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Charles <charles at finn.ws>
> > To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> > Date: 1/23/2009 2:44:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [C38] Invertors
> >
> > I have an Aims 2500 watt inverter that I have been using for the past 
> > two years with no problem.  I paid about $240 for it and installed it
in 
> > under the drawer (under the sink), so it would be very close to my 
> > battery bank.  Aims does not have the reputation in the sailing world 
> > that Xantrex has, but at the time an equivalent Xantrex was 
> > substantially more!   This inverter ran at least 12 hours a day for 2 
> > 1/2 months last summer as I cruised the Great Lakes charging laptops, 
> > cellphones, powertools, etc.   With 195 watts of solar and a 400 watt 
> > wind generator, I had all the electricity I needed.  I will be 
> > installing a small microwave this summer and this inverter has no 
> > problem supporting this option.
> > Now for my confession.  I rigged a double male electric jumper cord
that 
> > I store with my shore power cord.  When I am on the water, I simply
plug 
> > the inverter into the AC power system (keeping the main breaker switch 
> > off and being sure to turn off the water heater and shore charger).  My 
> > shore power cord is tied and stowed with a large note telling me to 
> > uninstall the jumper cord before untying the shore cable.  I am out for 
> > days and this works great, but I don't see it as a good solution.  Too 
> > many places where I could forget and too complicated for someone not 
> > familiar with the boat.   Any ideas out there?
> >
> > Charles Finn
> > Mighty Quinn #114
> > Great Lakes
> >
> > Max Soto wrote:
> > > I´m using a Xantrex Heart inverter/charger hooked up to the AC
system, 
> > > it is almost 10 years old and has worked flawlessly.It is only 750w, 
> > > so I bought another Xantrex 1500w without charger that is directly 
> > > hooked up for my microwave only. The freedom series are supposed to
be 
> > > a great option.
> > > If I have to replace them, I'll go for xantrex again, that's for
sure!!
> > > Hope this helps,
> > >  
> > > Max
> > >
> > >  
> > > 2009/1/22, PAUL NOTTE <panotte at shaw.ca <mailto:panotte at shaw.ca>>:
> > >
> > >     Hi All :
> > >       Iam going to buy an invertor for Impulse in the 2 to 3 thousand
> > >     watt range ,any input from any one would be appreciated as I am
> > >     suffering from info overload and a great fear of making the wrong
> > >     choice.
> > >      
> > >        Paul
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > > -- 
> > > Max Soto C38 #198 ESTANCIA Puntarenas, Costa Rica
> > >
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