[Rhodes22-list] AC converter

[Lowe, Rob]

The AC shore power system is an option that available from the factory and my current boat came with it.  According to the GB web site, it consists of a 30amp deck receptacle, 4 110V outlets located around the cabin, and a circuit breaker at $650 installed.  I assume there is an inverter that powers the 110V outlets from the batteries when not connected to shore power??  Anyone with the GB installed system know? - rob

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Pauer
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:12 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] AC converter

I am thinking it would be nice to be able to plug into shore power for longer trips when we are spending the nights in a marina.  If I had AC power I could run my new Igloo ice chest / refrigerator.  It can run on DC power, but I feel it would drain my battery fairly quickly.  I  
was also thinking about installing a trickle charger for the battery.   
That might be another questions as I am not sure that is a good idea  
for marine deep cycle batteries.    Plus if I have AC power I could  
charge phones, laptops, and most importantly I could make my wife her morning latte.  That latte could be the difference between a great day on the water and wishing I was back home working on boat in the backyard.

Thanks
Bill
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