Thanks to all for the advice. I was, indeed, talking about wiring into the
shore power inlet, so no need for a selector switch, plus all the AC runs
through the AC panel and breakers. I am, indeed trying to avoid making a
permanent change into the panel. Why? AC fans are nice, small AC appliances can
be brought on board, my rope cutter can be plugged in anywhere, AC chargers for
things can be used, the no load draw for the inverter is small, and.... it's
just generally convenient sometimes. 1000 watts is way more than I need so I
won't drain the batteries, but the 1000 watt unit cost very little more than a
smaller unit. Also, I think the case is automatically grounded to the 12v
ground on the West Marine unit. But I will check.
And I have 5 big batteries on the boat. Gotta use 'em for something! That's the
real logic here.
The old, non-functional inverter had been wired to the main breaker on the
panel by the PO. Seemed safe enough, but not right to me, as you guys
confirmed. I'll but it on a separate breaker/switch and wire it into the
battery switch outlet.
Thanks again.
Dan
Message: 9
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:08:21 -0500
From: "Prime Interest" <primeinter...@gmail.com>
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Inverter to Shore Power
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The inverter will ( should ) bind the A/C neutral and the A/C ground making
it as safe as is can on an insulated/isolated boat system.
In the other thread ?Wiring an Inverter? remember to ground the inverter
case also ? this should be mentioned in the installation instructions for
your inverter.
Using a power cord to jumper the inverter to the shore power inlet saves the
need for significant A/C main circuit changes but you can?t be tempted to
make this A/C connection permanent into you?re A/C panel without the
introduction of a selector as suggested by Dennis. Normally you might also
split the A/C side to have a set of circuits which is only be powered by
shore power and those you are willing to power by inverter ? hot
water/charger/AC vs cabin plugs, microwave. All this probably more than you
want to do at this moment.
ed
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Watts
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:08 AM
To: 1 CnC List
Subject: Re: Stus-List Inverter to Shore Power
No, he was talking about making an adaptor to replace the shorepower supply,
which would be safe but ultimately draining. Sure you can do that, but why.
Invest in a safe and sane balanced electrical system .
Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C&C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC
On 17 February 2014 19:46, Gmail <capt...@gmail.com> wrote:
You need a selector switch to isolate the inverter from shore power. If you
connect the output of the inverter to your receptacles and then hook them to
shore power, you will likely destroy the inverter.
Dennis C.
Touch?' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Daniel Sheer <dansh...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Can I connect the outlet of the inverter to the shore power inlet socket
(using an adapter of course)? I don't see why this would be a problem, but
what do I know. Even if I left the converter on it would just waste power, I
think. The advantage, of course, is that all of the AC outlets on the boat
would go live.
Thanks for advice.
Dan
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