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

[Peter McCorison (t)]

Arild wrote:

The chargers create isolation from dock ground. So no galvanic action 
due to ground wire.

REPLY:

Victron chargers provide that isolation, and maybe others, but LOOK OUT. 
My Xantrex 24v 30A charger does not, much to my distress. The negative 
output is tied to the case and to the green wire.


Peter McCorison
m/v Coho, 50' Marco Trawler
Orcas Island WA