using regular ac mini fridge with inverter

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:06 pm

aweimer wrote:.....Question though, are they safe for Marine use? I mean exposion safe? The only space for installation in my boat would be under the salon and that is where the genny and both 80 gallon gas tanks are. I would want something that would be safe around fumes if they occured....

You should be OK if you get one that is rated for Marine use but check and make sure it is rated for mounting in an engine compartment. If the unit has 120 volt outlets, don't install down below. Don't install any unit close to or directly above a battery bank as batteries gassing off will corrode the internal components prematurely. Considering the large cable size you will need for the dc supply from the batteries (don't skimp here), mounting in the engine compartment is usually the best way to go in a typical installation...read the instructions carefully and follow cabling size and mounting recommendations.

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:17 pm

My Heart inverter is mounted in the cabin under one side of the the dinette seat. It's about 12"X12"X12" and doesn't take that much room...........John

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:35 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SyRaxQ1PJk think im going to take the dive. I dont mind the battery bank.

aweimer · Post by **aweimer** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:49 pm

jddens wrote:My Heart inverter is mounted in the cabin under one side of the the dinette seat. It's about 12"X12"X12" and doesn't take that much room...........John

GOOD CALL! I have an AC unit under the seat and there is plenty of room for an inverter, wasn't thinking.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:14 pm

does any of you all have a good drawing of how to hard wire an inverter to the elec. panel ?

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:46 am

Tony there were some vidoes following that youtube post. I saw a few good ones about wiring and hard wiring to areas. You may find one if u follow the search pages

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:33 pm

Tony, there are different options for hook-ups based on your application. A good "Marine" inverters' manual will come with good instructions for dealing with different wiring configurations on a boat rather than a typical household hook-up. It's very important that it's done correctly when tying into the ship's entire system.