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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
I am trying to find an AC-DC converter so I can turn my enclosed porch into a "boat". I would like to run some marine cabin lights, a VHF, and eventually a SSB radio. Has anyone done this and can recommend a particular converter? Thanks. |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
You could also use a 12 volt battery with a trickle charger attached.
BS "Meach" wrote in message oups.com... I am trying to find an AC-DC converter so I can turn my enclosed porch into a "boat". I would like to run some marine cabin lights, a VHF, and eventually a SSB radio. Has anyone done this and can recommend a particular converter? Thanks. |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
Yes, that would give enough amps to allow transmitting if he wanted to test
that function. "Robert or Karen Swarts" wrote in message ... You could also use a 12 volt battery with a trickle charger attached. BS "Meach" wrote in message oups.com... I am trying to find an AC-DC converter so I can turn my enclosed porch into a "boat". I would like to run some marine cabin lights, a VHF, and eventually a SSB radio. Has anyone done this and can recommend a particular converter? Thanks. |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
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"Meach" wrote: I am trying to find an AC-DC converter so I can turn my enclosed porch into a "boat". I would like to run some marine cabin lights, a VHF, and eventually a SSB radio. Has anyone done this and can recommend a particular converter? Thanks. Numar makes some of the best Rgulated Powersupplies in the Marine Industry. Bruce in alaska -- add a 2 before @ |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
Meach wrote:
I am trying to find an AC-DC converter so I can turn my enclosed porch into a "boat". I would like to run some marine cabin lights, a VHF, and eventually a SSB radio. Has anyone done this and can recommend a particular converter? Thanks. These porches do not sail well, and tend to sink unexpectedly. I would strongly advise you to go to a broker and look at his list of boats. Dennis. |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
Upwind I agree with you, but down wind, porches actually can plane and
exceed hull speed. |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
A great way to try out the system and be more nautical: Power it using
a battery, then drive your car up to it for an hour a day to recharge the battery. Maybe augment the charging system with a solar panel or windmill tied to an alternator. Just a question, why are you doing this? |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
The main reason I am doing this is because I don't have a boat right now and want to mess around with some boat electronics and just to make one part of my home more nautical. I would like to add some solar/wind augmentation and perhaps do a battery. However the porch is on the second floor so charging daily is a pain. I guess I could have a battery and a converter and a switch which controls where the power comes from. That way I could store up solar/wind power use it, then switch to house ac and charge the battery again regarless of how long it takes. |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
In article . com,
"Meach" wrote: The main reason I am doing this is because I don't have a boat right now and want to mess around with some boat electronics and just to make one part of my home more nautical. I would like to add some solar/wind augmentation and perhaps do a battery. However the porch is on the second floor so charging daily is a pain. I guess I could have a battery and a converter and a switch which controls where the power comes from. That way I could store up solar/wind power use it, then switch to house ac and charge the battery again regarless of how long it takes. Apply for a Maritime Mobile Support Station License and you'll be covered for all your intended uses......... Bruce in alaska haven't applied for one of these in a few years.... -- add a 2 before @ |
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AC--DC converter for setting up a home "boat"
"Meach" :
The main reason I am doing this is because I don't have a boat right now and want to mess around with some boat electronics and just to make one part of my home more nautical. I would like to add some solar/wind augmentation and perhaps do a battery. However the porch is on the second floor so charging daily is a pain. I guess I could have a battery and a converter and a switch which controls where the power comes from. That way I could store up solar/wind power use it, then switch to house ac and charge the battery again regarless of how long it takes. How attached is the porch to the house? After all some extra attachment hardware, a couple of jacks and two large pontoons and you get the best of both worlds. Earl Colby Pottinger -- I make public email sent to me! Hydrogen Peroxide Rockets, OpenBeos, SerialTransfer 3.0, RAMDISK, BoatBuilding, DIY TabletPC. What happened to the time? http://webhome.idirect.com/~earlcp |
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