I now have a Kreidler 3,000 watt inverter and a Charles marine 60 amp charger. They seem to work well. I also use 900 watts of solar to charge the house batts.
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Rick Brass via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2022 7:07 PM To: 'Stus-List'<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Rick Brass<mailto:rickbr...@earthlink.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: charger/inverter I second Josh’s endorsement of the Pro Mariner Pro Nautic. I originally installed an old Xantrex (I think 30 amp) mainly because it was cheap on eBay. It lasted well over a decade, and I was happy with it. But it eventually failed and I replaced with a new 40 amp Xantrex in about 2014. It crapped out a few months after the warranty period. A friend who is a marine electronics wizard (people actually pay him to come to Florida to work on their boats) told me that Xantrex had been bought and the quality had gone to pot. Pro Mariner was one of his recommendations for the replacement. BTW, I was considering getting an inverter/charger and he suggested getting two devices instead of one. With an inverter/charger if either system fails you tend to lose both functions. So I have more than adequate charging capacity for the big house bank to run the boat systems, and a 1000W sine wave inverter for AC things like charging the laptop and the various rechargeable items on the boat. And I prefer to hand grind fresh coffee beans ( the Japanese grinder on the boat may have cost more than the inverter) and use a French Press for coffee. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Josh via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 5:11 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh <muckl...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: charger/inverter FWIW: I have had 2 bad experiences with modern Xantrex TrueCharge II chargers. One was 40 amps and I believe the second was 60 amps. I finally replaced them with a ProMariner Pro Nautic P1260. The charger has served me well in nearly every possible capacity. That experience has left a bad taste in my mouth with regard to modern Xantrex products. I would encourage anyone interested to investigate a Pro Mariner line of inverters. https://www.promariner.com/en/products/marine%20dc%20to%20ac%20power%20inverters<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.promariner.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fmarine%2520dc%2520to%2520ac%2520power%2520inverters&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cf22f62f5a4cb4bb93ed608dacb6535a3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638045932795977514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NThpUKI4KW6bD2T4I1jbwil87Ud0rx722%2BC6YNz4IRU%3D&reserved=0> Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD Nov 18, 2022 13:09:37 Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>: I use an old fashioned stove top percolator for coffee on Darlin. I use a Zero Water pitcher/ filter to remove any “tank” flavor from the water. It will deliver water with less than 5 ppm dissolved solids for a $35 investment. Works great! I am based in Seattle and appreciate good coffee. A paper filter added to the bottom of the basket keeps the grounds out of the cup. Wonderful, just set the percolator on medium heat when you get up. It is ready after you take a potty break and brush your teeth. Sent from Mail<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3FLinkId%3D550986&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cf22f62f5a4cb4bb93ed608dacb6535a3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638045932795977514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mC3TpFcX8fmAINAFxPIZ9gQn3N02m6oVhAZOhhVw8mg%3D&reserved=0> for Windows Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 10:55 AM To: Stus-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Hoyt, Mike<mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: charger/inverter Thanks Chuck On Persistence we simply boil the water and use a French press for coffee. The Vigil Shorepower brand inverter that was listed as tested and working on our pre--purchase survey in 2014 never has worked for us. I have a small sine-wave inverter mounted under the chart table that we use for the odd 110v needs (charging and computers). We recently purchased a WolfPup 16PF travel trailer for something of a change. It has no inverter and I am considering installing one. Also have a 1200w inverter generator (also too small for Keurig). The inverter would mainly be just to run a tv and such. Am thinking of replacing the “converter” with a Converter/inverter (I know Renogy makes a bunch of those as does Xantrex). I am constantly amazed at the difference in quality between a boat and a trailer. However they are quite similar in many ways Mike From: Novabraid via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: November 18, 2022 1:44 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net<mailto:csgilchr...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: charger/inverter Mike, I haven’t found it to be a big issue, although I’m running the Keurig either at anchor or on a mooring and not while I’m running a whole lot of other devices such as radar/chartplotter. 12V Adler Barbour refrigerator adds somewhat to the battery draw. The toaster oven is a different story as it is rated at 1300w. That gets used very sparingly. Two series 31 batteries (100amps each) hooked up to 2 100W solar panels helps refresh the system rather quickly. I also tend to turn off various circuits when not in use (gray and fresh water pump, radar, instruments, select lighting) that seems to help keep battery charge levels manageable. Chuck Gilchrest 83’ Landfall 35 Padanaram, MA From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 12:14 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com<mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com>> Subject: Stus-List Re: charger/inverter Hi Chuck Will a 2000w inverter run a coffee machine such as Keurig which draws 600w? How is this on the batteries? Thanks Mike Hoyt Persistence Halifax, NS From: Novabraid via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: November 18, 2022 12:07 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net<mailto:csgilchr...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: charger/inverter Pete, I have a newer Xantrex 2000W inverter/charger that I use on my Landfall 35. I have 2 type 31 lead acid house batteries. Because I’m on a mooring and run 12v refrigeration, I’m also using 2 100w solar panels mounted on the bimini. But with regards to the Xantrex inverter/charger, when we cruise, my wife likes to use her single cup Keurig coffee maker and we also have an older Black and Decker toaster oven on board. We don’t run both at the same time, but we’ve never seen huge draw from the batteries afterwards. Overall, I’m pretty happy with it. We have used the charger function when the boat is on the hard for the winter and can plug into “shore power” using 110V adapter on the shore power cable.. Chuck Gilchrest 1983 Landfall 35 Padanaram, MA From: pete.shelquist--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 10:38 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: pete.shelqu...@comcast.net<mailto:pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List charger/inverter I am looking to update my shore power charger and considering charger/inverter with lithium batt capabilities. There are lots of manufacturers out there. Can anyone provide reliable resources to review or recommendations? Thanks,
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