Andy G
Hospitality Officer
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2010
- Messages
- 1,897
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Sarawana
- Vessel Make
- IG 36 Quad Cabin
Xantrex 1800i Sine Wave
I need some advice.
My inverter seems to have died. It seems the circuit board has issues and I'm told that, over here, they no longer do rebuilds.I am an electrical ignoramus of the first order so i will have to take their word for this.
When researching replacements the prices very from about $350 to $2,000 for a replacement.I have a feeling that this Sine Wave term is important as every time it is mention the inverter in question is on the upper end of the price scale.
The old unit seemed pretty well balanced with my battery capacity(400Ah) through a 12 volt system.Question is do I leave well enough alone and replace like with like, or should I take this opportunity(?) to make a change?
Any advice much appreciated.
PS Can I easily adapt a 24 volt unit to my 12 volt boat system, as one may be available second hand.
I need some advice.
My inverter seems to have died. It seems the circuit board has issues and I'm told that, over here, they no longer do rebuilds.I am an electrical ignoramus of the first order so i will have to take their word for this.
When researching replacements the prices very from about $350 to $2,000 for a replacement.I have a feeling that this Sine Wave term is important as every time it is mention the inverter in question is on the upper end of the price scale.
The old unit seemed pretty well balanced with my battery capacity(400Ah) through a 12 volt system.Question is do I leave well enough alone and replace like with like, or should I take this opportunity(?) to make a change?
Any advice much appreciated.
PS Can I easily adapt a 24 volt unit to my 12 volt boat system, as one may be available second hand.