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Forum: Power & Electronics 07-11-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,358
Posted By atavist
I'll do as you recommend, see what happens and...

I'll do as you recommend, see what happens and get back... I just bought a new black and decker 400w inverter but will first rewire the acting up 400w west brand inverter direct to the batteries...
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Forum: Power & Electronics 01-15-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,358
Posted By atavist
Firstly I totally agree that West Marine is the...

Firstly I totally agree that West Marine is the best pleasure boat equipment suplier on earth. I buy most everything from them and they have nearly always done me well.... I think this just happens...
Forum: Power & Electronics 01-15-2010, 03:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,358
Posted By atavist
my laptop is usually the only thing plugged into...

my laptop is usually the only thing plugged into the inverter... so the total watts should only be the 65W i discussed... when I use the blender I unplug the laptop.

I'll keep Xantrex in mind when...
Forum: Power & Electronics 01-14-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,358
Posted By atavist
hmm... I'm no wizard bu the back of the power...

hmm... I'm no wizard bu the back of the power adapter for the laptop says:

65W

Input 100-240V 50-60hz 1.5A

this should not as I understand it cause surge problems for a 400w inverter with...
Forum: Power & Electronics 01-14-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,358
Posted By atavist
Other than "West Marine" the only manufacturers...

Other than "West Marine" the only manufacturers info on the inverter is "made in China"...

the one I have is WM# 8617482 MFG# 2003-6...

I agree the laptop alone shouldn't cause surge...
Forum: Power & Electronics 01-14-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,358
Posted By atavist
I have a West Marine brand 400W power inverter...

I have a West Marine brand 400W power inverter onboard, which should be plenty of wattage since all I run off it is my 65w laptop. The thing is horrible. This is the second one I've had in 6...
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