T&T: Inverter

[Peter Bennett]

Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 6:02:09 PM, Bob wrote:

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BA> Also how are you going to charge the house bank?  I would suggest using a high
BA> output charger on the inverter--such as 100 amp to 130 amp charger. Also put
BA> a large frame alternator one one of the engines, to charge the house bank at
BA> 120 to 150 amps.

BA> Bob Austin

That sounds like you are suggesting a perpetual motion machine - I hope you meant "get an inverter that includes a high-output charger" - that charger will only operate when shore power is available.  It is pointless to operate a charger from the inverter output.

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