Inverter question??
05-02-2017, 10:03 AM
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Inverter question??
Anybody use an Inverter to run the AC and other accessories when not plugged into shore power? Just wondering how effective they are and if it would be worth the addition. Thanks
05-02-2017, 10:06 AM
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I haven't done it personally but we deal with Dometic here where i work as we make the A/C pumps for their systems....they have been playing with inverter's for a few years now....only real downside to them is the amount of juice you need to run them for extended periods of time...if you look at their current systems, some say they need like 4 deep cycle batt's or more!!!!
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05-02-2017, 07:44 PM
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I was kinda figuring that 4 deep cycle batteries would work best. Currently the boat runs two. We do have a Honda 2000 gene that we can take with us then plug into the shore power once at anchor or tied up. Just figured it would be nice to be able to run it while putting along.
05-02-2017, 09:56 PM
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I have run my 5000btu dometic a/c on a duralast 1000watt inverter for 2 hours on one group 31 agm battery for 2 hours. At that point the inverter cuts out do to low voltage. The battery started the engine like it was fully charged. I have 2 batteries and just wanted to see if it would start the engine.
