Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-12-2011, 05:16 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 6
inverter

I am in the process of changing out a Trace 1.5 inverter and installing a Trace 2.5 . The problem is that if I hook up the ground wire*to the boat's bonding system and turn it on the shore power supply breaker pops. If I leave the ground wire off all works well. Adding the ground after it is running has no effect on it and it runs well.* Any ideas?
Capuchin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2011, 03:20 AM   #2
FF
Guru
 
FF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
RE: inverter

DA Book should show a circuit with a simple relay that hooks the ground to the inverter , when shore power is gone.


The AC system is grounded at the "source".

Power pole , noisemaker or inverter , choose ONE! at a time
FF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2011, 06:39 AM   #3
Guru
 
Capn Chuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 897
RE: inverter

Your post really needs a better explanation. Are you connecting the DC ground to the bonding system? Is this a new or used inverter? How do you connect to the boats shore power? Without a lot of detail on the installation it is impossible to answer your question. Chuck
Capn Chuck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2011, 07:10 AM   #4
Guru
 
bobofthenorth's Avatar
 
City: Cowichan Bay, BC
Vessel Name: Gray Hawk
Vessel Model: Defever 43 Offshore Cruiser
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 570
RE: inverter

Is your shore power supply a GFI?
bobofthenorth is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2015, 11:32 AM   #5
Member
 
City: dewey,az
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 11
inverter use

how does it work? do you need to run main engine to charge batteries? how long can you stay on hook without generator?
restless is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2015, 11:39 AM   #6
Dauntless Award
 
Wxx3's Avatar
 
City: Wrangell, Alaska
Vessel Name: Dauntless
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 42 - 148
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,820
Plus, need to know how inverter handles the neutral line.
__________________
Richard on Dauntless,
New York

a Kadey Krogen 42 currently: https://share.garmin.com/dauntless
Blog:
https://dauntlessatsea.com
Wxx3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Inverter Tips Tom.B Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 34 11-30-2011 04:06 AM
Setting up inverter Moonstruck Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 10 07-20-2011 11:07 AM
Fridge on Inverter Datenight Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 3 08-11-2010 10:16 AM
inverter cpw5 Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 21 03-20-2010 03:10 PM
inverter while running...... Codger2 Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11 05-21-2008 03:17 AM

» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:59 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012