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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2015, 00:37
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Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

I just posted a new thread on induction/inverter issues, seemed to have solved puzzle.

Basically, 4 ring induction works only because I rewired boat and fitted 5kw inverter, but theres more to it....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-01-2015, 10:54
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

Yes on cable changes......however:

Is there such a thing as ripple effect, pushing a charge up a too thin a cable causes a ripple, I would have thought would heat up, but bounce charge back. It...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-01-2015, 05:45
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

I do need to look a where inverter is mounted vis a vis batteries. Cable from memory is definately not 11mm, more likely 5mm.

boat is overloaded with electronics that would need an electrical...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-01-2015, 05:06
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

I have talked to technical support at the Victron distributor here (UK) and he was also mystified as the 1.6 phoenix and load of only 1200w was well within specification, as was cabling battery to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-01-2015, 03:17
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

to all recent replies:

It worked fine on SP, used it with good pans etc, have used induction at home for some time now and am experienced induction cook.....so the pan is not part of the problem.....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2015, 09:12
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

Its a pure sine wave, and the rings are small 2x 1.2kw large 2x2.1kw =7.2 total, output on Phoenix 1.6 is peak 2.5kw. I shut down all other main appliances and batteries were full with 220amps on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2015, 02:38
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Re: Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

Its a domestic induction 220-240v cooktop (hob), so single phase. Very little in the UK is 3 phase outside of industrial machinery needs, and very large yachts/trawlers and the like.

Was very...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-01-2015, 10:07
Replies: 30
Views: 8,418
Posted By brightontrader
Whirlpool Induction cooktop only half works on inverter

Hi, I posted a while back that I was fitting a 4 ring induction and today I tested it on a 1.6kw Victron 24v and to my surprise it :

Made clicking noises, the display went on and off, heated the...
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