I'll describe my set up and then the problem.
I have a new ProMariner 1500W inverter tied to two 6 volt golf cart batteries. The batteries were given to me by a friend. They are "workholic" and are 5 years ago, having been idle the last 3. Charging them and the starting battery is a new Pro Sport Series 12 dual charger which puts out 12 amps. This was installed two days ago and when I checked it this evening, it was indicating that full charge to all batteries. I checked the voltage of the two golf cart batteries and they indicated 13.1. There is 14 feet of cable between them and the inverter.
I'm wanting to power a 400 watt heater (only while underway) and more importantly, a Sharp 600w Half Pint Microwave. I want to power the microwave whenever I want, regardless if the engine is running....and there lies the problem. It will run about a minute before the alarm starts sounding. That's not long enough to heat my coffee water. :sad
I suspect the problem lies with the batteries. I've check the cells with an hydrometer and they are fine. Are two golf cart batteries insufficient to run a small microwave?
-Greg
I have a new ProMariner 1500W inverter tied to two 6 volt golf cart batteries. The batteries were given to me by a friend. They are "workholic" and are 5 years ago, having been idle the last 3. Charging them and the starting battery is a new Pro Sport Series 12 dual charger which puts out 12 amps. This was installed two days ago and when I checked it this evening, it was indicating that full charge to all batteries. I checked the voltage of the two golf cart batteries and they indicated 13.1. There is 14 feet of cable between them and the inverter.
I'm wanting to power a 400 watt heater (only while underway) and more importantly, a Sharp 600w Half Pint Microwave. I want to power the microwave whenever I want, regardless if the engine is running....and there lies the problem. It will run about a minute before the alarm starts sounding. That's not long enough to heat my coffee water. :sad
I suspect the problem lies with the batteries. I've check the cells with an hydrometer and they are fine. Are two golf cart batteries insufficient to run a small microwave?
-Greg