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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-02-2011, 12:50
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
I hope you realize it was a joke. ;) Power...

I hope you realize it was a joke. ;)

Power goes out. A couple of seconds later, power comes back on.

I have a split AC panel with 220 volt and heavy use stuff and our dock on the grid side of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-02-2011, 12:24
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
Nah, I have a 50 amp automatic transfer switch in...

Nah, I have a 50 amp automatic transfer switch in our home's backup, but the boat just has a cheapo modified sine 300 watt unit wired to one outlet in the galley.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-02-2011, 08:42
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
<Power goes out> <Switches off all breakers>...

<Power goes out>

<Switches off all breakers>

<Switches off all loads>


"OK, all you electronics, don't worry. Everybody take a nap. We'll wake you up soon."

"Little inverter...Mister...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-01-2011, 10:43
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
You need to obtain an automatic transfer switch...

You need to obtain an automatic transfer switch (ATS) with the current rating at least equal or greater than the maximum current rating of your shore power connection, i.e. 30 amps or 50 amps...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-01-2011, 14:22
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
Mark, It could be that your GFIC sockets have...

Mark,
It could be that your GFIC sockets have different circuitry than mine. Newer vs older?
Salt is a definite possibility, especially with high humidity.
Try disconnecting the sockets leaving...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2011, 13:32
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
I have nothing personal against the company, it's...

I have nothing personal against the company, it's just that I'd like it a lot more if the product could be trusted to work right out of the box and STAY working.
Is that too much to ask?

BTW, a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2011, 08:33
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
FWIW, I have no financial interest in any...

FWIW, I have no financial interest in any companies mentioned.
I work at home fixing Bernina Sewing Machines and others, having retired from electronics repairs of TV's VCR's etc.

While cruising,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-01-2011, 21:14
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
The problem started when I bought a BRAND NEW...

The problem started when I bought a BRAND NEW Xantrex Prowatt 2000
It failed right out of the box with error messages. Each time I started it up it had a different one, low voltage, (nope 13.2v)...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-01-2011, 13:13
Replies: 50
Views: 13,033
Posted By senormechanico
Having had a bad experience (actually two, dumb...

Having had a bad experience (actually two, dumb me!) with Xantrex, I decided to do some homework which I should have done in the first place.

It was not fun to read.

Do a search for Xantrex...
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