T&T: Inverters and tool battery chargers

[Bob McLeran]

I think the only way to tell whether a modified sine wave will work with 
a particular charger is to try it out. We have a number of chargers on 
Sanderling, powered from time to time via our Xantrax 1500 watt 
inverter, and all of them seem to charge just fine. The 120 volt 
chargers include: FRS radios, batteries for portable electric drill, 
NiMH batteries, VHF handheld, laptop computer, cell phones, etc. I don't 
remember the brand names.

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Bob McLeran and Judy Young                       Manatee Cove Marina
M/V Sanderling                                   Patrick Air Force Base
Hampton 35 Trawler                               Melbourne, Florida 



On 12/3/2006 11:28 AM, scottebulger@comcast.net wrote:
> The discussion of cordless screwdrivers got me thinking about my Christmas list.  I'm going to put one on it, but have one concern.  I've heard others say battery chargers don't like modified sign wave inverters (used to recharge the battery in the screwdriver).  I have a Xantrax 2000w Prosign inverter on my Nordhavn and the advertising says it's a better sign wave than most power grids develop.  Can anyone advise if they think I'll have any issues with the battery charger being driven by the Prosign inverter?  Thanks, 
>
> Scott Bulger, N40II, Alanui, Seattle Wa