Looking for a good microwave to fit to the left of the ice box in the galley. 12v obviously.
1992 Catalina 30
1992 Catalina 30
Recommend a microwae
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Hey Freeheelbillie
pretty sure they don't make a 12 volt MW. If they do it would be in an RV supply store. If I'm correct on the former you will be needing a MW and inverter and source selection switch so you can disconnect the inverter when on shore power and a new 120 volt AC buss that can isolate the water heater and air conditioner (and other high power AC devices) to the shore power buss and the AC outlets to a sea power buss. I use a hacksaw and file to mod my AC buss BTW. The source selector switch will need to be a 3 source type as you select shore power it engages both shore and sea power while when you select sea power it only engages the sea power buss.
pretty sure they don't make a 12 volt MW. If they do it would be in an RV supply store. If I'm correct on the former you will be needing a MW and inverter and source selection switch so you can disconnect the inverter when on shore power and a new 120 volt AC buss that can isolate the water heater and air conditioner (and other high power AC devices) to the shore power buss and the AC outlets to a sea power buss. I use a hacksaw and file to mod my AC buss BTW. The source selector switch will need to be a 3 source type as you select shore power it engages both shore and sea power while when you select sea power it only engages the sea power buss.
They are out there but 12vdc is probably not the best source of power.
http://www.roadtrucker.com/12-volt-microwave-wavebox/12-volt-microwave.htm
Check out the power requirements. Think about a generator and a $99 unit.
http://www.roadtrucker.com/12-volt-microwave-wavebox/12-volt-microwave.htm
Check out the power requirements. Think about a generator and a $99 unit.
Several years ago I bought a 12v. coffee maker. Pretty much had to make sure it was on before I went to sleep so there would be coffee when I awoke. OK, that's an exaggeration but it did take a long time. Best bet would be a 7-800 watt unit and a 1000 watt inverter if you have the amp hours to spare. Or, see Steve's post.
I have an inverter like you mentioned above. I clearly have much to learn about marine electrical systems, I should have known I could use a standard microwave.
