[Rhodes22-list] Inverter

[Mark Whipple]

Hi James,

Thank you for the input. I probably should have given a little more
context.I actually already own a Xantrex 2000W pure sine wave
inverter/charger (and associated hardware/wiring) that I was going to
install in my Nimble 30, but never got around to doing the install. It's
overkill for what I need (and for what I can pull from the batteries) but
since I already have it, it doesn't really make sense to buy a different
one. Now I'm looking for a place to put it. Since I'll probably remove the
holding tank and install a composting toilet, that is a possible location.
Just wondering what others have done.

Thanks,
Mark

On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 9:27 AM James Nichols via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> The size of the inverter you want is going to be more along the lines what
> you want to power.
> A computer takes about 90-120w depending on the laptop.  Cell phone
> chargers take less than 15w.
> If you plan on charging a couple phones and tablets along with powering a
> couple laptops,  then you can install a 500w inverter and it will cover
> your power needs.
> If you plan on running a coffee maker, microwave oven or hair dryer as
> well,  make it a 2,000w inverter.
> And add a few more batteries.
> As for where to install it,  as close to the batteries as possible but
> still convenient to use the plugs and switches on it.
> There are more complicated methods to install it where you run the power
> cable through the breaker panel and extend the connections with a power
> strip so you can hide the inverter.  But most of the time it is best just
> to make it readily accessible.
> James
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
>   On Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 9:30 PM, Mark Whipple<mark at whipplefamily.com>
> wrote:   I can't find it now, but someone mentioned they had installed an
> inverter
> in their R22. I'd like to know how large a converter was installed and
> where it was installed.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mark Whipple
> Boston, MA
>
> s/v Tiny Dancer, 2000 R22
> Compac 16
> Nimble 30 yawl (for sale!)
>
>