All considered or under consideration, thanks. He's asked about the Philmore.
Rich > On Jan 18, 2014, at 20:54, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Conversion and isolation transformers take a large amount of space and weigh > a ton. Did you consider a marine charger/inverter or separate charger and > inverter. The chargers are often compatible with a wide range of voltages > and frequencies. The inverter will put out whatever you want based on your > purchase location. Most of your A/C needs are going to be limited to laptop > chargers and small electronics. At most a 700-1000 watt microwave. These > would probably be within the capacity of the charger and inverter. Of course > you could have an air conditioner which would likely be in excess of the > inverter. > > I would have to double check but I think my charger provides isolation. If > not you could just disconnect the shore power. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > >> On Jan 18, 2014 6:27 PM, "Rich Knowles" <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: >> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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