JohnEGraham
Active Member
Hi, I have purchased a 1000W inverter. I plan on placing the unit in the Stern side compartment where my Battery Seletcor switch is located. It always seam dry in that location. The Batteries are also located below that location so I ordered a 3ft cable. I would like to wire the unit into the Seletcor switch so when I am on the hook I don't kill both batteries. Typically I Run out on both batteries and switch to one ( 1 or 2 ) and save the other for starting. I see that the unit has a Cooling fan So I guess I can leave the Door open or pull the inverter out during use.
There is a Ground lug on the unit is that something I have to hook-up or is that for cars? I did not see anything about boat grounds in the instructions and do I need a fuse?
I am thinking of finding a plastic Rubbermaid type container and leave the unit sealed, until use. I only plan on using the unit for limited use such as A Blender, Toaster ( 850 watts ) etc. I already have a small 450w inverter for the TV / VCR.
Re: Placement. The only other place would be in the Galley where all my switches are ( Shore ) but this is 15 ft from my batteries, I read that it should be located next to the DC source.
Comments on my installation?
John G
There is a Ground lug on the unit is that something I have to hook-up or is that for cars? I did not see anything about boat grounds in the instructions and do I need a fuse?
I am thinking of finding a plastic Rubbermaid type container and leave the unit sealed, until use. I only plan on using the unit for limited use such as A Blender, Toaster ( 850 watts ) etc. I already have a small 450w inverter for the TV / VCR.
Re: Placement. The only other place would be in the Galley where all my switches are ( Shore ) but this is 15 ft from my batteries, I read that it should be located next to the DC source.
Comments on my installation?
John G
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