Two hours AC
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My question. Can I charge it and use it at the same time without overheating? I watched it run an AC on u tube.
I would imagine it charges on shore power as it’s being used. A solar charger for a pack that must be 15 or 16 cells totalling 50 volts, they are available but it would be quite the setup. Keep us posted. Curious to see how you make out.
Just got two 240 watt solar panels. Power Station next month. I already have the AC. My main question now is will it overheat if I run the AC and charge at these rates.
Could you get away with a swamp cooler? You could do two with the same pump; heck you could build a cooled table top or chair lol. I am thinking coiled copper circulating lake water through it with a fan behind. A chair you wouldn’t t need a fan ,-)
Just thinking out loud.
Just thinking out loud.
AC installed and it works. It was 90 degrees and it pulled 540 watts but it cooled down to 80 degrees.
Changing plans. l am going to put up a Styrofoam wall along the back of the v berth. The wall will separate the v berth for hot air. I will install a fan on the forward hatch to blow out air from that space. Hopefully it will not soak the v berth with exhaust water from the AC
Synthetic teak decking can be a great upgrade for durability and maintenance ease on your boat. If you have questions about installation or material options, feel free to share your boat type and usage conditions.