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andreas.mehlin · 07-05-2012, 04:54

Interested in a 12gl/h watermaker which draws 6A 110v.
Can I run this thru an inverter? How big inverter should I use?

DotDun · 07-05-2012, 05:06

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Originally Posted by andreas.mehlin

Interested in a 12gl/h watermaker which draws 6A 110v.
Can I run this thru an inverter? How big inverter should I use?

6 * 110 = 660W

Plus the inrush to start the pump motor.

I would try a 1500W inverter.

Remember, 6A @ 110V = ~60A from your 12V batteries.

andreas.mehlin · 07-05-2012, 05:45

Ah - How dumb can I be

Don't ask me how I missed the 60Amp - 12volt

**Tellie** · 07-05-2012, 19:32

Not dumb at all. Most people are easily distracted from amps when initial price and gph is the main factor in choosing a watermaker . Don't let anyone, no matter how nice they are, tell you that choosing the right watermaker is simple. It just ain't so. Balancing ones requirements to their boats capabilities takes a bit of figuring. If you don't feel like Goldilocks when you are choosing a watermaker you aren't asking the right questions.