white90 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 what have you got/where have you installed it and what is the output any prefered manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Mine is fixed to the back of the cubby box (easy to get to.) 600 output and got it from Maplins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 a mastervolt 1500w, and stuck in the boat !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 depends wot u wanna run off it really, i've got the 600 watt maplins jobby, but i only ever charge batteries and blow up air beds from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 run a decent fan to cool the dogs and anything else that I can think of angle grinder possibly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 i'd go more than 600 then, iirc mine was about 40 quid, year ago though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Makro have a 1000w one from detroit one for £50+vat or flea bay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INVERTER-12V-TO-230V...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 My inverter is a Durite 1500w located under the rear nearside passenger seat in my 110. Plenty of power to boil a kettle, use a hair dryer, drive power tools (handy for the angle grinder when having to remove wheel clamps) etc.etc John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 what sort of price John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 what sort of price John? I paid 150 pounds for it second hand but new. I believe they are double that. Scrapiron racing sell them. Ask Simonr to see if he can get you one cheaper, direct from Durite as I know he deals with them. The Durite price lists them at retail for 349.80 pounds. I know they have quite a mark up from trade. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 got a 2000watt 1 brand new in box £140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 sealey 1200w from local mole valley £50 and have had no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Here's how I have mounted mine, it's a 600W soft start that I got off someone on this forum for £35: These inverter's have no means of mounting them, so a friend at work pointed out using some of the end plate screws to mount a bracket off and I made some up out of alloy angle, making sure not to block any of the air vents on the case: They recommended something like two 45A car fuses, but that aint proper for me so got on Ebay for something like £15 all in a ETA CB: now must get it wired....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Rebel Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Whats wrong with cable ties?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Whats wrong with cable ties?????? Your talking about me here cable ties are a bit limiting on providing a positive "positioning" on these inverters as the cases are smooth with no protrusions to prevent the inverter sliding out by vibration over time. However it's horses for courses as it would take some time for it to vibrate out and I just prefer to "fit and forget" than keep checking something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 who said he checks it? LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 who said he checks it? LOL!!! checks what?!? <cough> aint it in your cubby box on the series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cols110 Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Tony keep an eye on Maplins website, when they discount them they discount them by about 50%. There have been a lot of discounted Maplin ones flogged on eblag for a big mark up on the origional discounted Maplin price. I got one of their 300w ones and it is percet for charging camera batteries, and powering laptops etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I've got a 350watt from the CB shop @ Exeter M5 services, it's made by A.M.P.S. & has a peak of 600w, cost me £54.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 checks what?!? <cough> aint it in your cubby box on the series? YEH WITH CABLE TIES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Recently bought a reconned 1600w Antares from a chap at Bicester for £70. He sells on ebay and also has new ones. Demonstrated it working a microwave and hairdryer. Proper British manufactured with a coil and metal case. He also has second hand 125ah batteries for £10 each. antares PM me for the contact details if you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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