[Public-list] inverter

[J Bergquist]

Mike-

Thanks for the datapoint.

I am planning to power xmas lights for the light parade, in addition to some
other things (similar to you laptop, boom box, maybe a small vacuum). In the
past I have always rented a genset for light parade. Having an inverter will
allow me to avoid the expense, noise, and smell. I know it's kind of a weird
reason, but to me it makes sense. The xmas light strands are ~25w each so a
125w inverter only gets 5 strands, and I will probably use at least 10.
1000W is probably more than necessary but it's a compromise.

I have no plan to install a microwave. I hate them.

My laptop power supply advertises 3.34a @ 19.5v so about 60w, would work
fine on the 125w power supply.

Later,

J

On 10/16/06, Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I use a 125W small inverter that plugs into a cigarette lighter to run my
> TV, boom bx and laptop. I think they are about $60. What are you planning
> to
> operate with a 1000W inverter? Do plan to have a microwave oven?
>
>
>
> Mike Lehman
> ~~~_/)_/)~~_/)~~~
>
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>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "J Bergquist" <jbergqui at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] inverter
> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:30:40 -0400
>
> I am trying to decide between a Xantrex 1000W and 1800W.
>
> I have not figured it out yet. They retail at West Marine for $250 and
> $350
> respectively.
>
> J
>
> On 10/11/06, Peter Staehling <staehpj1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > What size inverter?  I have used a small cigarette
> > lighter plug in one for various stuff with mixed
> > success.  I never used any larger ones.
> >
> > --- J Bergquist <jbergqui at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I am thinking of installing an inverter. Has anybody
> > > got any particular
> > > items for discussion on this topic?
> > >
> > > Also, I bought some sweet Schaeffer towable jib
> > > leads on sale at APS and
> > > want to rig them up. Any advice on how much purchase
> > > is needed to move the
> > > leads around smoothly with the jib loaded up? Is 3:1
> > > enough? I saw some
> > > boats at the show have 4 or 5:1.
> > >
> > > What size jib sheets do most people use? Mine are
> > > monster 1/2" line that I
> > > bought at Bacons before I knew anything about buying
> > > line. I want to replace
> > > them and was thinking 3/8".  I have heard some
> > > people say they like 7/16" is
> > > that for strength or for cleat holding? How do most
> > > folks attach jibsheets
> > > to the clew? Currently I use a lark's head which is
> > > nice because there is no
> > > metal at the sheet/clew interface, no chance of
> > > catching on something, and
> > > it's never slipped on me yet. But I was thinking of
> > > maybe splicing these
> > > lines to the clew (then have a set for each sail...a
> > > bit expensive...) or
> > > using a shackle. I have seen some people just use
> > > bowlines. I'd be
> > > interested in knowing if anybody has a particularly
> > > good method for doing
> > > this.
> > >
> > > Finally, what do people use for light weather
> > > spinnaker sheets? Diameter?
> > > Means of attachment? I figure you could use a VERY
> > > small ronstan shackle
> > > spliced to the sheet and that would probably be no
> > > heavier than a bowline.
> > > Has anybody tried the plastic shackles? They are
> > > really light.
> > >
> > > Thoughts?
> > >
> > > J Bergquist
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