Island Time 1,278 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Sorry, D1-4 ? Volvo Penta? There is a D1-30, or a D2-40 is that it? If it's a D2-40, then the alt is stupid, not smart, and does 14.4v that is not adjustable. The only adjustment is a yellow wire that can be connected direct to battery as voltage sense, and will compensate for voltage drop, like for a diode splitter. Otherwise, these are fixed voltage. Any alterations void engine warranty according to VP. VP have had quite a few issues with failed electronics control interface (start, stop, instruments etc connect to that). Apparently it's very voltage sensitive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Yes D1-30, sorry. Wrote that at midnight on my phone not proofreading VP have had quite a few issues with failed electronics control interface (start, stop, instruments etc connect to that). Apparently it's very voltage sensitive. That might be why the yard stuck with the lead acid start battery... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Our current boat came with a 1800W pure sine wave thingy. It wasn't on our wish list of must-have accessories but we now love the convenience of being able to run some pretty useful gadgets to make family cruising easier e.g. toaster for the morning routine and even a small (1400W) hair-dryer. In my experience being able to provide the wife with option of a hot shower and blow-dry makes the cruising season that bit smoother... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JK 28 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I had a cheap not-pure sinewave inverter & tried charging my laptop - the switched mode power supply in the laptop charger had an issue & self destructed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 In my experience being able to provide the wife with option of a hot shower and blow-dry makes the cruising season that bit smoother... Completely agree and we have the hot shower covered. To be honest however, I’ve not ever seen Christina use a hairdryer in the 10+ years we’ve been together... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Above-the-Fold 15 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I picked up this one from Smart Marine for that exact purpose... charging the laptop. Plugs into the 12-volt but you have to have the engine running when you use it. Works pretty well, although it does get a bit hot after 20 minutes or so. And not too costly. https://www.smartmarine.co.nz/product/10907/pw150-pro-wave-pure-sine-wave-inverter-150-watts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,278 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 That will work, but it’s inefficient . You’d be better off with one of these: https://www.jaycar.co.nz/150w-car-laptop-power-supply/p/MP3472 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 386 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I T is correct if you have a dedicated laptop that your using for onboard then it’s own DC supply is the best way to go. We have two of these for charging random small devices and the likes of phones, tablets, kindle, rechargeable spotlight and electric razor etc. great when you have random crew joining the boat. https://www.jaycar.co.nz/400w-24vdc-to-240vac-modified-sinewave-inverter-with-usb/p/MI5135 However in looking for that link this looks idea also https://www.jaycar.co.nz/200w-inverter-with-4-usb-outlets/p/MI5131 Definitely not the most efficient way, but I’m finding you can’t have enough USB chargers nowadays Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 386 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Lots of 'laptop' talk but does that apply equally to 'tablets'?Tablets usually charge with a USB lead so all you need is one of thesehttps://www.jaycar.co.nz/usb-and-12v-cigarette-lighter-power-socket-switched/p/PS2036 or even a simple 12volt USB plug but some are 1A and you need a 2.1A ? from memory to charge a tablet with any speed https://www.jaycar.co.nz/qualcomm-quick-charge-2-0-usb-charger/p/PS2032 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flit 1 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 These 'Nomad' inverters at waveinverter.co.nz seem well priced. I've been considering pushing the button on a 1500w. https://waveinverter.co.nz/product-category/power-inverter/pure-sine-wave-inverter/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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