Thanks, Fred. You're echoing my thoughts exactly. Ya only gets what ya pays fer!
Rich

> On Jan 18, 2014, at 18:37, Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net> wrote:
> 
> Rich — no direct experience with the Philmore, but at that price point, I 
> really doubt that it’s isolating.  I couldn’t find any data sheet from their 
> website beyond just a catalog page.
> 
> How about a Charles ISO transformer like the model 93-IXFMR 3/8I-A:  
> http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/s93-ixfmr3-8i-a.htm
> 
> It’s a true marine-grade iso transformer, with taps for 120 and 240.  
> Probably a lot safer than something not designed for the marine environment; 
> and it’ll take enough load for the entire vessel’s 30A service, which the 
> Philmore will not do.
> 
> — Fred
> 
> Fred Street -- Minneapolis
> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(
> 
>> On Jan 18, 2014, at 1:56 PM, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone any experience with a Philmore ST3000 Step up/down transformer?  
>> A friend is taking his boat to Europe. I can't determine from the web if 
>> it's a true isolating type or an auto transformer. A Mastervolt isolation 
>> transformer is way more expensive. 
>> 
>> Rich Knowles
>> INDIGO - LF38
>> Halifax NS
> 
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