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 Not all PSW are prohibitively expensive.  Bestek makes [[https://amzn.to/3N4YE3S|a 300w PSW for about $50]].  See [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3UKQ7A0GQ196N/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B07KQ4Q2L5|the top-rated review]] for oscilloscope testing and limitations. Not all PSW are prohibitively expensive.  Bestek makes [[https://amzn.to/3N4YE3S|a 300w PSW for about $50]].  See [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3UKQ7A0GQ196N/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B07KQ4Q2L5|the top-rated review]] for oscilloscope testing and limitations.
 ===== inverter chargers ===== ===== inverter chargers =====
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-An //inverter charger// performs several functions:+ 
 +//Inverter/chargers// are most often found on rigs that are on shore power much of the time and run heavy AC loads  
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 +It provides several functions:
   - invert 12v battery power to 120vac   - invert 12v battery power to 120vac
-  - pass-through shore power when available+  - pass-through shore power when available, with auto-switching
   - some can bond shore and battery power to support heavy 120vac loads   - some can bond shore and battery power to support heavy 120vac loads
   - charge battery banks like a [[electrical:converter|converter]]   - charge battery banks like a [[electrical:converter|converter]]
 +  - some also handle solar charging
  
 They tend to be [[https://amzn.to/2KMcImw|expensive]], some over $1000. They tend to be [[https://amzn.to/2KMcImw|expensive]], some over $1000.
  
 +Note:  the Victron Multiplus line has outputs for maintaining the starter battery:
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 +>> The main DC terminal can supply the full output current. The second output, intended for charging  starter battery, is limited to 4A and has a slightly lower output voltage.((https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-MultiPlus-3k-120V-(firmware-xxxx4xx)-EN.pdf))
 ===== Sizing your inverter ===== ===== Sizing your inverter =====
  
electrical/inverter.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/20 22:18 by frater_secessus

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