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12-17-2011, 01:16 PM
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12 volt inverter
I need to buy a 12 volt inverter** what seems to be the perfered brand? Considering inverter or inverter charger
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12-17-2011, 05:52 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
How much capacity do you need? Modified sine wave or pure sine wave. Inverter or inverter/charger. Mounted in a gasiline engine room or not? Built in transfer switch or not?
You have to be more specific to get a reasonable answer.
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12-17-2011, 06:52 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
probably 2000, diesel motors not sure about sine wave price decides I guess
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12-17-2011, 06:53 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
I know xantrex is out so ???
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12-17-2011, 07:04 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
I've had really good luck with Newmar chargers. Has anybody had any experience with their inverter/chargers?
http://www.newmarpower.com/Level_2/I..._Chargers.html
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12-17-2011, 08:00 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
Magnum is what I will switch to if my Xantrex ever goes out. If----
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12-18-2011, 12:16 AM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
I'm very pleased with my Magnum 3100W 160A unit!
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12-18-2011, 04:51 AM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
The big consideration is weather there will be a requirement to start and run efficiently large AC motors.
Air cond , scuba compressor ot huge water maker will need a quality sine wave unit.
For a Home Cheepo refrigerator , the radar oven or most TV'a , and game toys a $200 /1700W chop chop unit will be fine.
The blender for Marguretias is dine with the chop chop .
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12-18-2011, 07:27 AM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
I've had a 2000 watt Magnum in for 2 years now and am happy with it.
Steve W
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12-22-2011, 12:59 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
My 40' Willard came with an Outback 2000 watt inverter charger.*Since*acquiring Northstar in mid-2007, the Outback has*been in continious operation 24/7/365.*It has never failed in any way --*I can't think of a better recommendation. Here is a link to the web site (click on "mobile" and look at*specs for the FX2012). Good luck!
* http://www.outbackpower.com/products/sinewave_inverter/
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12-26-2011, 01:27 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
a 2000 magnum came with he boat and has the remote mounted in the cabin This inverter is currently not working should I just toss it or try and have it repaired? where is a good repair shop for this ? I am now in south florida,
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12-26-2011, 05:01 PM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
Quote:
motion30 wrote:
a 2000 magnum came with he boat and has the remote mounted in the cabin This inverter is currently not working should I just toss it or try and have it repaired? where is a good repair shop for this ? I am now in south florida,
I would think the logical thing to do is to compare the cost of a repair against the cost of a replacement.
Have someone check and make sure the problem is actually with the inverter and not the boat wiring before you remove it for repairs.
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12-27-2011, 03:17 AM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
Thanks this unit has been extensively tested by a top guy even magmum agrees it is broken What is everybodys experience with magnum been?
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12-27-2011, 05:19 AM
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RE: 12 volt inverter
We have a 2800 watt OutBack inverter that has the 125 amp charger.* Like NorthStar we like it*and would buy another one.
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