Where Is the Best Place to Install an Inverter On my Boat?
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
- Hugo sent us an excellent question about installing an inverter on his boat. He has a Glastron GS259 and doesn't have a lot of available space. He is looking for recommendations.
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Great explanation, yes and away from any fluxgate compass too. Salt water and inverters definitely trouble, seen ac power points carbonize arc and catch fire with one splash of water through an open hatch, Best not to run an inverter at sea..
Thanks for sharing
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@@roseisabella1403 that's true
And don't forget the lessons of Tepco's Fukushima Reactor emergency power generator's elevation. If you need that thing to run pumps or anything else to keep the boat alive, make sure it's not down low somewhere that it could drown.
Yep, valuable lesson.
....great answer, great explanation, THX!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well I guess I’m going to bring my boat down the inside passage from Alaska to get you guys to do my boat for inverter/charger
Would be an honor to tackle your project.
I have a “further question “ I’m considering putting a battery near the windlass. Probably make a seperate space in the chain locker. The battery will also run the bow thruster. (With seperate isolator) maybe a few forward lights and appliances.
So I’m guessing an agm is best.
There would be a relay switch to power on and off as required.
The question is how do I charge that battery ?
I’m thinking a small solar panel nearby and a wire to the main battery bank.
The purpose is to reduce the need for a thick cable to run these.
If you want to reduce cable size, consider installing a DC to DC charging converter between house and windlass/thruster battery, the largest one made by Victron is rated at 30 amps.
What about installing the inverter in the same locker enclosure where the Flooded Acid battery are? risk of Explosion is the Warning on the inverter usermanual.. But is that really a serious issue. space choices are limited on a boat
Jeff I have noticed, after watching many of your videos, that you have this reaction to a question. It seems every question somehow moves you. Which are your favourite subjects?
Interesting observation and question. When doing boater TechTalk videos, i enjoy topics that capture the intricacies of a boat's electrical system.
I understand the reason for not putting an inverter/charger in an engine room with a gas engine but what about diesel? We have a good sized engine room and it would provide more free air around the unit than any other option.
Yep, it's quite common to see inverter/charger(s) installed in the engine room of diesel engines. Other then heat, there is no issue with ignition protection with diesel engine.
Are you aware of any inverter chargers that are ignition protected so that can be installed in the engine compartment?
Nope, haven't come across one yet, anyone else?
just asking is there any USA standard in marine that you may know about for vessels under 70 feet for the requirement for AC & DC cable physically separated as well as cable shielding for sensitive electronics. I know there is shielded cables available on the market for data networks (nmea2000 is a earth connected shielded cable) and VHF radios is similar setup
Good question David, would refer to ABYC code to find out.
@@PacificYachtSystems
found this in ABYC but do not have access to all the standard due to in Australia
E-8.15.7
When AC and DC conductors are run together, the AC conductors shall be sheathed, bundled, or otherwise kept separate from the DC conductors.
E-8.15.8
Current carrying conductors shall be routed as high as practicable above the bilge water level and other areas where
water may accumulate. If conductors must be routed in the bilge or other areas where water may accumulate, the connections shall be watertight.
E-8.15.9 Conductors shall be routed as far away as practicable from exhaust pipes and other heat sources. Unless an equivalent thermal barrier is provided, a clearance of at least 2 inches (51
mm) between conductors and water cooled exhaust components, and a
clearance of at least 9 inches (230 mm) between conductors and dry exhaust components, shall be maintained. conductors shall not be routed directly above a dry exhaust.
So, a few more caveats re: inverter/chargers. READ THE MANUAL. First, 'nothing is easy' and, second 'I'll only accept perfection' when it comes to installs. READ THE MANUAL. Most people are only going: 2,000W or 3,000W & if properly (professionally) assisted, it's merely $4,000 USD. READ THE MANUAL. However, $1,000 USD is spent on marine grade tinned copper wire, properly crimped (tools & experience) and properly grounded (green, 1 AWG size smaller than the LARGEST cable required on the boat). READ THE MANUAL. Even though it fits nicely in a pretty box, I don't think it should be attempted by the average DIY'er- the first time. Jes' sayin'! Oh, that's right- I almost forgot! READ THE MANUAL.