using the inverter while underway

[BB marine]

When I installed the 2000W inverter I wired the three position AC switch to power both sides of the box in the inverter position. My main reason for installing it was to have outlets- coffee maker, Microwave/oven and stove use, while cruising. The stove is on one side of the panel and microwave/oven and outlets on the other so I needed to wire both sides. I plan on using power management to prevent a power overload. Turn breaker on when in use turn off when not. Max output continuous is 2000W with a 4000w surge. The Kisea has a built in overload protection that will shut it down to prevent damage. I don't want to test that.
Brian Brown
26 Cutwater
PORT-A-GEE

 

[Jake]

I wanted to wait until I could verify so I went over to the boat today. I switched to inverter with the engine running and tried to turn on either the water heater or the stove. Both should, individually, be within the capacity of the 2000W inverter. Although the breaker was in the on position neither would be actually turned on. It looks as though they are locked out unless on shore power. I assume it is a safeguard against draining the batteries. The outlets and the microwave work fine. I learn something every day.

Now that would bug me. Whenever you are using batteries and an inverter to power "things" you pretty much have to self monitor the power usage. As long as one outlet is powered you could plug in a high wattage device and quickly drain the batteries or trip a breaker or damage the inverter so why would Ranger not allow you to use a built-in device which is within the capacity of the inverter.

 

[Chimo]

When I installed the 2000W inverter I wired the three position AC switch to power both sides of the box in the inverter position. My main reason for installing it was to have outlets- coffee maker, Microwave/oven and stove use, while cruising. The stove is on one side of the panel and microwave/oven and outlets on the other so I needed to wire both sides. I plan on using power management to prevent a power overload. Turn breaker on when in use turn off when not. Max output continuous is 2000W with a 4000w surge. The Kisea has a built in overload protection that will shut it down to prevent damage. I don't want to test that.
Brian Brown
26 Cutwater
PORT-A-GEE

Obviously the factory has wired to power only one side of the box on the KAISE inverter. I'm happy at the moment but what would I change to power both sides?

Thanks

 

[BB marine]

It was done by adding an additional wire. I have the wiring schematic I made in a sleeve tie strapped behind panel.( My memory is short ).

Obviously the factory has wired to power only one side of the box on the KAISE inverter. I'm happy at the moment but what would I change to power both sides?

Thanks