[Rhodes22-list] Xantrex 1500 Power Option

[MichaelT]

My plans are minimal, at least for now :) Basic stuff: running lights and
VHF. I'm resurectin an unused water pump which has rusted frozen. Am
seriously considering adding a depth/speed meter (Raymarine St-40 Bidata)
and/or a stereo amp (PolyPhase ME50 Amp). I think I have space in the
V-Berth as this where the battery wire connection presently lies. 2nd resort
is the lazarette. 

I plan to leave the unit on the boat 95% of the time and take out only in
the winter. I would prefer not having to connect to shore power even though
it is available as my slip includes it. The solar panel is more convenient
for me, no ext cords to deal with. Also not sure what the deciding factor
would be whether I will need a charge controller.

My other option is to just piece it together: AGM+inverter+solar
panel+charger+charge controller?. But I lose on the home emergency idea and
have to wire all together.

Michael


Rob Lowe wrote:
> 
> Michael,
> A couple of questions.  How much power do you need on your boat (what do
> you
> plan to power)?  Have shore power for recharge?  How would you manage the
> Xantrex?  Transport back and forth from the house or leave on the boat?
> Where would you stow it?  I've only got a single marine battery with an 11
> watt solar panel which suits me fine, but then all I use power for is the
> occasional use of the bilge pump and some running lights when I'm
> occasionally out at dusk.  My biggest question is where would you stow it
> where it would be secure and not in the way.
> 
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "MichaelT" <mticse at gmail.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:12 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Xantrex 1500 Power Option
> 
> 
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I presently don't have power. No battery was ever hooked up. Good news is
> I
>> was able to at least verify w/ a portable battery that my running lights
> do
>> indeed work after 20 years. I'm now looking to give Silverside some
>> juice.
>>
>> A Xantrex 1500 which includes a 60amp AGM, 1500 watt inverter, CLA
>> connection and 120v outlets. Xantrex 1500 is approx $300. If I add GBI's
>> 10watt solar panel this may be an ideal solution for under $500. This
>> also
>> allows me to take home in the event of an emergency.
>>
>> Thoughts or comments?
>>
>> URL for Xantrex 1500:
>>
>>
> http://www.preparedwithpower.com/backup-emergency-power/powerpacks/powerpack-1500.html#product-menu
>>
>> Best,
>> Michael
>> Silverside 87'
>>
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