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Power inverter
- Midnightsun
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Re: Power inverter
If it just for the ice maker then a small 400w unit dedicate to it is the best solution which could also be used to plug in other smaller stuff. You also spoke about the small induction stove, maybe a small stow away butane unit would be the best answer for the few times you will fire her up as opposed to a big inverter. Something like this. Actually had one like this on previous boats when I had no generator, heats wickedly fast FYI.
https://www.amazon.ca/Martin-Outdoor-Portable-Butane-Burner/dp/B07VX93DJZ/ref=pd_lpo_468_t_0/137-8365459-9293510?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07VX93DJZ&pd_rd_r=becb41d3-d641-4a18-9922-54be2ae2ae2c&pd_rd_w=FtwBX&pd_rd_wg=BuaOG&pf_rd_p=55ea5ed7-d8ce-4183-b0cf-37e635680f3e&pf_rd_r=XJJW4ZH7P8J5XHGFKHBE&psc=1&refRID=XJJW4ZH7P8J5XHGFKHBE
- pepmyster
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Re: Power inverter
When on the hook, we sync our large loads around the times we run the genny which is usually about 3 time a day; morning, mid afternoon, evening. That's when we'll run the charger, hot water heater, stove if needed, etc. For the most part though, when on the hook, we plan meals around the BBQ and rarely use the stove, why heat up the cabin even more! We rarely use the AC on the hook, if it gets too hot, I jump in the water, which is where we spend most of our day anyway. Can't wait
- Midnightsun
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Re: Power inverter
Something like this should be more than sufficient to run your ice maker. Anything with a compressor sees a peak draw when the compressor kicks in and this unit is rated at 600w peak/300w continuous. Worse case is you return it and you are out maybe the shipping costs. I would definitely give it a whirl. https://www.amazon.ca/300Watt-Inverter-120volt-Converter-Smartphones/dp/B07PM1BQT7/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=400w%2Bpure%2Bsine%2Binverter&qid=1620914368&sr=8-6&th=1
- pepmyster
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Re: Power inverter
- Midnightsun
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Re: Power inverter
- pepmyster
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- papajoe222
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