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Old 10-15-2013, 12:54 PM   #42
FlyWright
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City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
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HN,

I installed an inverter (with all the proper cabling) in a salon cabinet directly above the batteries. The inverter DC feed is only 6 feet from the batteries. A single 15A extension cord is run to the aft counter with a power strip. I use this power strip for the microwave, coffee maker and second refrigerator. Occasionally, we use it to power a ceramic heater on its low setting (600W) while underway.

When on shore power, the power strip is plugged into the counter outlet powered by shore power. When underway or at anchor, the power strip is plugged into the inverter extension cord. No other outlets or systems are powered by the inverter.

I am considering adding a switch to control the AC source to the counter's outlet, thereby saving me the need to change plugs. I'd just throw the switch to change from shore to inverter.
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