Inverter question

FWH250 · **Joined:** Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am **Posts:** 22

What kind of inverters do you guys install on you boats. Does it have to be a marine type? Planing to run a coffee maker of it. Would a 1000W be enough?

rpengr · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 3:50 pm

FWH250 wrote:

What kind of inverters do you guys install on you boats. Does it have to be a marine type? Planing to run a coffee maker of it. Would a 1000W be enough?

I bought the West Marine Slim 1000W Marine inverter:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=99136&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50523&subdeptNum=50529&classNum=50540#.UYbEaaIslLo
Even though it is labeled as a "Marine" inverter, the instructions still say that it should not be mounted anywhere in the presence of flamable materials or gases. So I guess mounting in the engine compartment is out. I am still deciding where to mount this inverter.

Coffee makers (and other heating devices) draw a lot of wattage. Most coffee makers have a wattage rating on them. You probably want an inverter with at least 20% extra capacity since making coffee will draw continuous power for a few minutes.

I know that most Keurig coffee makers take 1400 or 1500 watts, so your 1000 will not be enough. They do have a model on their website called the B130 that was designed for hotel rooms, and only draws 700 watts (in order to not be too taxing on the hotels power grid). 1000W inverter would be fine for this model, but it does take twice as long to brew a cup of coffee (about 3 minutes instead of 1.5 minutes).
http://www.keurig.com/brewers/deskpro-b130-brewing-system

Walt · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 4:19 pm

Why not just get a 12V coffee maker? much less expensive than the inverter.

FWH250 · **Joined:** Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am **Posts:** 22

rpengr wrote:

FWH250 wrote:

What kind of inverters do you guys install on you boats. Does it have to be a marine type? Planing to run a coffee maker of it. Would a 1000W be enough?

I bought the West Marine Slim 1000W Marine inverter:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=99136&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50523&subdeptNum=50529&classNum=50540#.UYbEaaIslLo
Even though it is labeled as a "Marine" inverter, the instructions still say that it should not be mounted anywhere in the presence of flamable materials or gases. So I guess mounting in the engine compartment is out. I am still deciding where to mount this inverter.

Coffee makers (and other heating devices) draw a lot of wattage. Most coffee makers have a wattage rating on them. You probably want an inverter with at least 20% extra capacity since making coffee will draw continuous power for a few minutes.

I know that most Kuerig coffee makers take 1400 or 1500 watts, so your 1000 will not be enough. They do have a model on their website called the B130 that was designed for hotel rooms, and only draws 700 watts (in order to not be too taxing on the hotels power grid). 1000W inverter would be fine for this model, but it does take twice as long to brew a cup of coffee (about 3 minutes instead of 1.5 minutes).
http://www.keurig.com/brewers/deskpro-b130-brewing-system

Thank you for the links. Yeah, I kinda figured coffee makers draw a lot of power so probably should get a coffee maker first and than the inverter to match. Never tried those Kuerig coffee makers, sounds interesting.

230 Mike · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 5:33 pm

I'd give up a lot of other things before I'd give up my Keurig.

FWH250 · **Joined:** Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am **Posts:** 22

Walt wrote:

Why not just get a 12V coffee maker? much less expensive than the inverter.

I thought about it but it takes forever to brew.

rpengr · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 5:42 pm

I have also run a standard Blender off an 1000 watt inverter. Coffee in the morning, and Margaritaville a few hours later

FWH250 · **Joined:** Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am **Posts:** 22

230 Mike wrote:

I'd give up a lot of other things before I'd give up my Keurig.

Keurigs look nice but I need something to brew for four people.

rpengr · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 5:50 pm

FWH250 wrote:

...Never tried those Kuerig coffee makers, sounds interesting.

Absolutely great for supplying the coffee needs of 1, 2, or 3 people. No mess or cleanup. Each cup can be a different flavor, including Tea, Hot Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate.

A little more expensive than a regular brewer...the "K-cups" cost about 50cents each.

neutron · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 6:12 pm

I run a 1500 watt inverter, surge to 3000 watt. It runs our 800 watt coffee pot and everything we throw wt it. I gotta have my 2 cups at least when I wake up. Fresh coffee on the boat in the morning with blueberry pancakes slathered with mascaponi cheese. Tastes better than at home

FWH250 · **Joined:** Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am **Posts:** 22

On the boat everything tastes better than at home.

neutron · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 6:52 pm

FWH250 wrote:

On the boat everything tastes better than at home.

aint that the truth....

ric · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 8:54 pm

1000w pure sine, 2000w surge. Mounted in the engine bay, nothing in the documentation said otherwise. Runs the A/C but I'll soon have a secondary outlet to run 120v stuff in the cabin.
http://www.marinaire.com/1000W_DC_Inver ... 00-112.htm

For hot water I have a 12v Roadpro hot pot. I've made a many ramen noodles and coffee with this bad boy. Best $11 you'll ever spend.
http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-12V-Hot-P ... adpro+5021

Hot breakfast? The Magma grill with a pan.

Flying Sushi · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 10:57 am

For our H260 we had a 1000W ProMariner TruePower Marine Power Inverters in storage compartment right behind cockpit. It served just about everything we need for onboard electronics and toys
I would go for 1500W if you want use for full on coffee .... We have a small microwave oven which worked with 1000W inverter and made or warmed up a cup of soup.....but 1000W is very limited for full on kitchen equipment.

FWH250 · **Joined:** Sun May 05, 2013 9:56 am **Posts:** 22

Flying Sushi wrote:

For our H260 we had a 1000W ProMariner TruePower Marine Power Inverters in storage compartment right behind cockpit. It served just about everything we need for onboard electronics and toys
I would go for 1500W if you want use for full on coffee .... We have a small microwave oven which worked with 1000W inverter and made or warmed up a cup of soup.....but 1000W is very limited for full on kitchen equipment.

Looks like you had to run pretty long cables from batteries to that inverter.

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