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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 10:20:46 GMT
It's a nice item.
A bit of playing with it'll be fine.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 11:55:06 GMT
The inverter and the mains board aren't very far apart, however the inverter does not currently run through the mains board and still has the system I inherited with the boat whereby the inverted 240v supply runs off through the boat via a standard three-pin plug and wire. It's a bit Heath Robinson so I'd take the opportunity to wire it up properly, although I would probably need help with this as me and electricity don't mix very well.   |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 12:10:08 GMT
If you have decent cables from your batteries then we can just fit where the old one is and then run a cable up towards that 240v panel, will need some kind of switch between hook up and inverter by the looks of it..
I’ll bring me tools.
Maybe take your old one out and leave it on the stern deck for three weeks though..
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 12:22:29 GMT
Maybe take your old one out and leave it on the stern deck for three weeks though..  Think I'll probably need new cables as the ones in use seem to have come with the inverter which is only rated at 350w and they aren't very meaty, I'll pick some up in the week. |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 12:33:23 GMT
There's a changeover switch and also beneath the deck board an inverter isolator and I presume at one time they were in use but they haven't been since I bought the boat.   |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 12:39:59 GMT
Easy then..
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 12:46:58 GMT
If you're happy to help me with it (translation, do it while I watch ) then I'd be happy with the deal I mentioned by PM. Getting a better inverter and sorting out the associated wiring has been on the "to do" list for a long time. So what would I need to get, a couple of metres of 25mm cable and some joiners and ring terminals? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 14:04:38 GMT
You need enough cable to go from negative battery to negative investor then enough positive from battery to isolator and from isolator to investor, not sure if you want a fuse pre inverter though? I didn’t.
The a kettle style plug with enough cable to go from three way switch to inverter.
Two cable clamp things like you can see inside the inverter, to fit 25mm2 cable and 5mm holes for bolting inside the inverter.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 14:33:37 GMT
Ok, I've dug out some spare unused battery cables, 800mm in length, I've had a quick measure-up and they should easily be long enough. They have connectors crimped on each end big enough to take the bolts of the battery terminals crimped on the other ends. The inverter can be moved though. Would these be ok?  |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 15:07:14 GMT
I've found a cable with the same connector now but obviously it is female as would anything be which plugs into a wall socket at the other end, I'll see if I can find a cable with a male plug. Anyone know the exact technical name for it to make searching a little easier? EDIT, found them, it's called an IEC connector.  |
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Post by cwb on Dec 13, 2020 15:13:28 GMT
Try male kettle plug
Good luck with it
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 13, 2020 15:20:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 16:14:19 GMT
Yeah that’s fine, just chop the socket off.
Could do with someone who knows electrics to advise the min 12v cable size, the Scottish brummie maybe..
Me, I would just match what was in it before.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 16:17:16 GMT
Those battery cables definitely won't be too thin.
The only worry is that in the photo that appear to be wired to form a dead short.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 16:24:34 GMT
If you want the isolator to be used will still need a couple of connectors to crimp on the positive.
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