powellcrazy wrote:
A 22" insignia is going in our boat as soon as it gets pulled out of storage! Still have not got an inverter for it yet, have a 150w that works and have the gen set as well.
Last year tested TV in location of mirror, front of cabin, we did not like that location at all. Going to be mounting just above aft cabin. This will also make running wires/ cable easier and shorter to head deck, DVD, laptop/notebook.
Has anyone used the West Marine 1000 watt inverter ($100)? Just wondering if its worth looking at. I know it a modified sine wave, does it affect performance and or hum?
Did find a true sine wave 600 watt for $200?????
I am also looking to install the 22" Insignia in our 258 this spring. I too want to go the inverter route. I'm a bit challenged when it comes to electrical matters, but given that the inverter will be drawing directly from the DC battery system, I'm guessing that it will have to be wired into that system (as opposed to drawing power from a 120v AC outlet in the head). I'm thinking that I will mount the inverter behind the TV and wire it into the fuse block at the helm.
Am I thinking about this correctly? If that setup will work, what amp fuse am I looking at for the TV/inverter on the fuse block?
As always, appreciate the help!