Kevin Stapley Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Morning all in what mode should my inverter be whilst cruising, on, off or charging. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendorr Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 If you're wanting to keep 240 volt running, it needs to be on. If you have nothing running at 240 volts, it's off. The engine is charging the batteries, charging is only used when you're connected to shore power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Kevin Stapley said: Morning all in what mode should my inverter be whilst cruising, on, off or charging. Thanks in advance. Just clarify what you mean by inverter? do you mean combi as an inverter does not have a charging capability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Stapley Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Yes sorry my inverter is an inverter charger Victron Multiplus 3000w Edited March 26, 2019 by Kevin Stapley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, Kevin Stapley said: Yes sorry my inverter is an inverter charger In that case, as Tony replied: ‘On’ if you need 230V whilst cruising, ‘Off’ if you don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Stapley Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 OK, thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Stapley Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Kendorr said: If you're wanting to keep 240 volt running, it needs to be on. If you have nothing running at 240 volts, it's off. The engine is charging the batteries, charging is only used when you're connected to shore power. Thanks very much for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Whilst actually cruising, might as well leave it on. Only point of turning it off is to avoid the small power drain when it’s on but not doing anything, which will come from your batteries when the engine isn’t running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Stapley Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssscrudddy Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 "charge only" when on shore power. Then if the electric goes you will know about it. If you have it to "on" while on shore power & the electric goes, it will be 'inverting' your electric from your batteries draining them to flat without you noticing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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