T&T: Advantages and Disadvantages of Whole Boast Inverters with Genset Installation

[Peter Bennett]

Monday, January 15, 2007, 3:22:57 PM, Bob/Myrna wrote:

BMS> Considering installation genset.  Many listees indicate they also have an
BMS> inverter installed as well.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of this
BMS> setup as opposed to just installing a genset and using it to recharge banks
BMS> onboard as well as allowing use of 110 outlets onboard when at anchor.

BMS> Specifically, when at anchor would use 110 volt air conditioner/heater and
BMS> brighter lights (110 volt fixtures.)  Cook with propane and don't use a
BMS> microwave oven.  Might use a toaster oven and electric coffeemaker.
BMS> Currently run laptop off dedicated small inverter.  Why install the boat
BMS> inverter?

BMS> Bob Siegel  36' MT sundeck "Shalom" Annapolis

If you're planning on using an air conditioner, I expect you will run
the generator almost full-time - in that case, you would have little
or no need for an inverter.

For those of us without air conditioners, who only need AC
occasionally, the inverter will provide instant, quiet, AC on demand.
We would only need to run the generator to recharge the batteries, or
when we know we are going to use a significant amount of AC for some
time (and won't mind the noise).


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