[Rhodes22-list] AC converter

[Charles Nieman]

mine does not
 

> From: rlowe at vt.edu
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:15:54 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] AC converter
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> 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
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] AC converter
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> 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.
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> Thanks
> Bill
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