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Jon D · 17-12-2005, 18:49

Couple of other thoughts.

I'm running a ProSine 2.0 which is another Xantrex product. 100 amp charger 2Kw inverter.

I would suggest going the large route. Couple of reasons 1. you can run large power tools should you ever need to. 2. same goes from microwaves, hairdryers etc. My wife likes to dry her hair and the 12v takes forever and does not get very hot. With the inverter she can take a conventional dryer and be done in 5 minutes. Burns about 2 amp-hours or so. I can also run the shop vac etc with no problems. Downside is some take the shore power to the inverter and switch from there. This makes for more complicated wiring and if the inverter fails you can find yourself without 110 into the boat if you don't have a bypass switch.

17-12-2005, 18:49	#6
Jon D Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL currently CLODs [cruisers living on dirt] Posts: 378	Couple of other thoughts. I'm running a ProSine 2.0 which is another Xantrex product. 100 amp charger 2Kw inverter. I would suggest going the large route. Couple of reasons 1. you can run large power tools should you ever need to. 2. same goes from microwaves, hairdryers etc. My wife likes to dry her hair and the 12v takes forever and does not get very hot. With the inverter she can take a conventional dryer and be done in 5 minutes. Burns about 2 amp-hours or so. I can also run the shop vac etc with no problems. Downside is some take the shore power to the inverter and switch from there. This makes for more complicated wiring and if the inverter fails you can find yourself without 110 into the boat if you don't have a bypass switch. __________________ Jon S/Y Sirius Moody 47