I would like to wire my 23.5 Hunter for low-load AC devices. I quit my gravy-train job as a programmer to go to seminary full-time, so needless to say I don't have two dimes to rub together for this project. Here is what I have right now: -> existing 12v system w/ deep cycle battery -> 2 300W Jazz modified-sine inverters in the box -> some wiring/electrical skills (I'm an amateur radio operator) Has anyone done this on the cheap before? Got pictures? I am thinking of mounting a bus, my inverter(both in parallel if the manufacturer give me the thumbs-up), and a breaker on a board in the compartment where the battery is stored and running below-grade NMC into the cabin to a single GFI AC outlet. Eventually I might add another battery to the system if I get spendy. I know none of this uses the pretty yellow marine-grade stuff I could buy for a fortune if I had the money, but it seems like it should work just fine. Any opinions? Thanks, Todd Mitchell
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Do it! I see that the Jazz 300 is a Xantrex product just like my Freedom 20. It would be a fairly simple and, thus, safe installation. It has a low battery warning system but you still want to use one of those spreadsheets to calculate your battery needs. I think you can find one on the Xantrex website. As for paralleling two of them that should work. But you said you would check with the manufacturer, good idea.
Do it! I see that the Jazz 300 is a Xantrex product just like my Freedom 20. It would be a fairly simple and, thus, safe installation. It has a low battery warning system but you still want to use one of those spreadsheets to calculate your battery needs. I think you can find one on the Xantrex website. As for paralleling two of them that should work. But you said you would check with the manufacturer, good idea.
Manufacturer's Feedback on Parallel Inverters
Thanks for the encouragement! Regarding two inverters in parallel, here is what I got back from the manufacturer: "Sorry, you can't. You can't get the output in phase. (Technically - you could - but you'd end up spending a lot of money for no very great result.)" Thanks, Todd
Thanks for the encouragement! Regarding two inverters in parallel, here is what I got back from the manufacturer: "Sorry, you can't. You can't get the output in phase. (Technically - you could - but you'd end up spending a lot of money for no very great result.)" Thanks, Todd
Wal Mart has cheap inverters that work...
My large inverter was down for the count so I picked up a $59.00 600 watt Rallye inverter from Wal Mart to get us thru the weekend. I've had it a year and I've powered my Roto Zip, circular saw, vacuum cleaner, VCR, TV, computer, chargers, etc. The only thing it doesn't run is the microwave. I've decided I really don't need any more inverter for now as this one has done everything I ask for and I've never had a problem with it. Also check out the web site below for some great inverter deals. The new Links are great but you can do with a lot less and pure sine wave is not a necessity for most applications. Tom Hadoulias S/V Lite Chop
My large inverter was down for the count so I picked up a $59.00 600 watt Rallye inverter from Wal Mart to get us thru the weekend. I've had it a year and I've powered my Roto Zip, circular saw, vacuum cleaner, VCR, TV, computer, chargers, etc. The only thing it doesn't run is the microwave. I've decided I really don't need any more inverter for now as this one has done everything I ask for and I've never had a problem with it. Also check out the web site below for some great inverter deals. The new Links are great but you can do with a lot less and pure sine wave is not a necessity for most applications. Tom Hadoulias S/V Lite Chop
Off to the races
Thanks fellows! I'm going to do it. I will drop by Radio Shack and get a bunch of parts to make this look like a nice and clean installation, maybe even an enclosure if I am satisfied the inverter will stay cool. I actually got my Jazz 300W inverters for $15 each at Micro Center. I just discovered that candyland recently. The deals on computer stuff are phenomenal. Thanks again! Time to break out the soldering iron and the drill! Todd
Thanks fellows! I'm going to do it. I will drop by Radio Shack and get a bunch of parts to make this look like a nice and clean installation, maybe even an enclosure if I am satisfied the inverter will stay cool. I actually got my Jazz 300W inverters for $15 each at Micro Center. I just discovered that candyland recently. The deals on computer stuff are phenomenal. Thanks again! Time to break out the soldering iron and the drill! Todd
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