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valhalla360
Jul 28, 2021Navigator
One other option would be to upgrade the battery charger and install an inverter sized to accommodate the loads (not cheap but effective)
Get a 200amp @12v charger, a moderate size battery bank and a 3500w (peak output) inverter.
- The charger will be capable of putting out around 2400w.
- The battery storage can provide a boost for start up loads (continuous loads are typically much lower. They are only for a second or so...so not an issue topping the battery bank back up.
- The inverter is big enough to cover the start up loads.
I've seen this used on boats where they travel between 120v @ 60hz and 240v @ 50hz. They get a battery charger that can accept either input voltage and the inverter is selected to provide what the onboard appliances require.
But assuming it's not really bad, the autoformer should handle the issue.
Get a 200amp @12v charger, a moderate size battery bank and a 3500w (peak output) inverter.
- The charger will be capable of putting out around 2400w.
- The battery storage can provide a boost for start up loads (continuous loads are typically much lower. They are only for a second or so...so not an issue topping the battery bank back up.
- The inverter is big enough to cover the start up loads.
I've seen this used on boats where they travel between 120v @ 60hz and 240v @ 50hz. They get a battery charger that can accept either input voltage and the inverter is selected to provide what the onboard appliances require.
But assuming it's not really bad, the autoformer should handle the issue.
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