I had a 400 watt in my other van and went up to 1000 this time because the
400 wasn't enough for a lot of things.  I can use a power drill off of it,
my rotozip for cutting rusted exhaust bolts, a small 110 vaccuum cleaner,
and ofcourse all the little things I used the 400 watt one for.  For the
extra cost going from 400 Watt to 1000 watt, I don't see any reason to go
with the 400.

>From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
>Reply-To: dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Installing a 1000W converter
>Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:35:03 -0400
>
>Why do you need a 1,000 watt inverter? How long do you think an Optima will
>operateit? 1,000 watts will need 85 amps assuming 100% effeciency. That
>will give ~40 minutes run time in a perfect world. In actuality, an 85 A/H
>load for 45 minutes will give you a damaged battery. You should plan on 2
>or 3 Optimas to run that thing.
>
>Dennis
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Dave Mari <vw4x41987@YAHOO.COM>
>Date: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:36 am
>Subject: Re: Installing a 1000W converter
>
> > I'm using AMG type fuses and holders for my inverter, converter
> > and 3 batteries. The AMG type fuse is small for 100+ amp size and
> > they can be had at a low price.
> >
> >  Dave,
> >  87 Syncro Westy Zetec
> >
> > Gilles Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA> wrote:
> >  Hi,
> > I want to isntall a 1000W converter from my Optima yellow top. In the
> > instructions they say to put a 150ADC fuse between the converter
> > an the
> > battery. I find this fuse to be very big. Anyone on the list did that
> > kind of installation? If yes what size fuse did you use?
> > Best regards.
> > Gilles Turmel
> >
> >
> >
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