Inverter Thoughts - (was BOW)

[Glenn Allen]

Another repost to get the subject going on inverters....hopefully
this is helpful

Mike,

Interesting thought. Did you try to re-arrange any of the loads
to "restrict" what can run off the inverter?

I was thinking about putting in a sub-panel so I don't have to worry
about the kids turning things on that would not be desirabe for an
inverter (heater or A/C). I can see when I'm not around and they
react, flip a switch...yes it is working so it must be ok....not good
for my crew. Using a sub-panel would make it kid proof.

So far, I'm thinking about the Microwave, receptacles in the Kitchen,
dining, bedroom, and front, and the icemaker.

My readi-line is still working for the Kitchen and ice-maker. But, I
do not like the battery chargers and the limited inverter outlets.
Did you install into the redi-line / charger compartment? Have you
had a problem in wet weather?

Thanks,

Glenn Allen
1986 PT-40
Marietta, GA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> Reassign one of the 30a shore receptacles to the inverter, that's
what I did, simple and works real well. You never use those any way.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
>

[Mike Hohnstein]

Depends how detailed one wants to get. Selected leg that was more appropriate
for the galley, added a box to join the inverter supply to 30a leg.
Leave inverter on most of the time. Solar panels, 2500 heart inverter/charger 4
Concord life lines for house service, one Optima for gen set, single truck
service chassis batt with batt combiner @ key on.
System is good for overnight most of the time, the new flat screen seems to suck
a lot of power.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: Glenn Allen
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 12:03 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Inverter Thoughts - (was BOW)


Another repost to get the subject going on inverters....hopefully
this is helpful

Mike,

Interesting thought. Did you try to re-arrange any of the loads
to "restrict" what can run off the inverter?

I was thinking about putting in a sub-panel so I don't have to worry
about the kids turning things on that would not be desirabe for an
inverter (heater or A/C). I can see when I'm not around and they
react, flip a switch...yes it is working so it must be ok....not good
for my crew. Using a sub-panel would make it kid proof.

So far, I'm thinking about the Microwave, receptacles in the Kitchen,
dining, bedroom, and front, and the icemaker.

My readi-line is still working for the Kitchen and ice-maker. But, I
do not like the battery chargers and the limited inverter outlets.
Did you install into the redi-line / charger compartment? Have you
had a problem in wet weather?

Thanks,

Glenn Allen
1986 PT-40
Marietta, GA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> Reassign one of the 30a shore receptacles to the inverter, that's
what I did, simple and works real well. You never use those any way.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
>





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[Dorn Hetzel]

Is that flat-screen plasma or LCD?

Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Hogansville, GA

On Jan 5, 2008 10:07 AM, Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:

> Depends how detailed one wants to get. Selected leg that was more
> appropriate for the galley, added a box to join the inverter supply to 30a
> leg.
> Leave inverter on most of the time. Solar panels, 2500 heart
> inverter/charger 4 Concord life lines for house service, one Optima for gen
> set, single truck service chassis batt with batt combiner @ key on.
> System is good for overnight most of the time, the new flat screen seems
> to suck a lot of power.
>
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Glenn Allen
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 12:03 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Inverter Thoughts - (was BOW)
>
> Another repost to get the subject going on inverters....hopefully
> this is helpful
>
> Mike,
>
> Interesting thought. Did you try to re-arrange any of the loads
> to "restrict" what can run off the inverter?
>
> I was thinking about putting in a sub-panel so I don't have to worry
> about the kids turning things on that would not be desirabe for an
> inverter (heater or A/C). I can see when I'm not around and they
> react, flip a switch...yes it is working so it must be ok....not good
> for my crew. Using a sub-panel would make it kid proof.
>
> So far, I'm thinking about the Microwave, receptacles in the Kitchen,
> dining, bedroom, and front, and the icemaker.
>
> My readi-line is still working for the Kitchen and ice-maker. But, I
> do not like the battery chargers and the limited inverter outlets.
> Did you install into the redi-line / charger compartment? Have you
> had a problem in wet weather?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn Allen
> 1986 PT-40
> Marietta, GA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
> >
> > Reassign one of the 30a shore receptacles to the inverter, that's
> what I did, simple and works real well. You never use those any way.
> > Mike Hohnstein
> > Germantown, WI
> > 83FC35
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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[Mike Hohnstein]

Damned if I know. Use it for the 'puter moniter so I can read.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Dorn Hetzel
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Inverter Thoughts - (was BOW)


Is that flat-screen plasma or LCD?

Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Hogansville, GA

On Jan 5, 2008 10:07 AM, Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:

> Depends how detailed one wants to get. Selected leg that was more
> appropriate for the galley, added a box to join the inverter supply to 30a
> leg.
> Leave inverter on most of the time. Solar panels, 2500 heart
> inverter/charger 4 Concord life lines for house service, one Optima for gen
> set, single truck service chassis batt with batt combiner @ key on.
> System is good for overnight most of the time, the new flat screen seems
> to suck a lot of power.
>
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Glenn Allen
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 12:03 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Inverter Thoughts - (was BOW)
>
> Another repost to get the subject going on inverters....hopefully
> this is helpful
>
> Mike,
>
> Interesting thought. Did you try to re-arrange any of the loads
> to "restrict" what can run off the inverter?
>
> I was thinking about putting in a sub-panel so I don't have to worry
> about the kids turning things on that would not be desirabe for an
> inverter (heater or A/C). I can see when I'm not around and they
> react, flip a switch...yes it is working so it must be ok....not good
> for my crew. Using a sub-panel would make it kid proof.
>
> So far, I'm thinking about the Microwave, receptacles in the Kitchen,
> dining, bedroom, and front, and the icemaker.
>
> My readi-line is still working for the Kitchen and ice-maker. But, I
> do not like the battery chargers and the limited inverter outlets.
> Did you install into the redi-line / charger compartment? Have you
> had a problem in wet weather?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn Allen
> 1986 PT-40
> Marietta, GA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
> >
> > Reassign one of the 30a shore receptacles to the inverter, that's
> what I did, simple and works real well. You never use those any way.
> > Mike Hohnstein
> > Germantown, WI
> > 83FC35
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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