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Sea Dumpster
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« on: August 02, 2010, 05:15:41 PM »
I don't have any 12 volt appliances on board because I rely on my inverter. The coffee maker draws over 1000 watts. I was wondering about what experiences anyone else has had with 12 volts appliances. Overton has great deals on a coffee maker and blender and I was giving it some consideration. Thanks.

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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2010, 06:03:42 PM »
We have a 12V blender on our 270 and it's great - simple to operate and doesn't seem to whack the batteries too badly.

I tried a 12V water heater for coffee and it just took too long - like 20 minutes to get it hot enough. The crew is never happy with a cranky morning captain waiting that long for his java...
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2010, 10:27:25 AM »
that must be a hell of a coffee maker you got there....lol
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2010, 08:03:42 PM »
I boil water on a butane burner then use a Melita manual drip. 5 minutes tops!
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2010, 08:40:57 PM »
I love my coffee maker.....
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2010, 04:07:22 PM »
Thanks for the input. I think I will stick with my 110 volt coffee maker and keep using the inverter.

Paul
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2010, 10:27:00 PM »
12v appliances either have big amperage draw or are vastly underpowered (coffee maker as good example).  the 120VAC coffee maker is probably your better choice.
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