A converter allows you to have a 220 V power supply on board your boat "just like at home". A converter uses the 12 V direct current from the battery to transform it into 220 V alternating current.
Define your 220 V requirements
To choose a converter, you need to know the power you need. To do this, we inventoried the appliances that will work on it: a microwave oven, a hair dryer, a coffee machine..
Beware of problems with appliances that require a higher current at start-up. Nespresso coffee machines, for example, or air conditioners or refrigerator compressors have a peak at start-up. You should then check that the converter has a high peak power to withstand this temporary overload.
A new SinePower range
The new SinePower range from Dometic meets precisely these criteria. It covers power ratings from 150 to 3000 W with high peak power (approx. twice the rated power).
On the comfort side, the fan to cool the unit is very quiet. The quality of the connections (terminal blocks) has also been improved and the units are protected against the damp atmosphere of boats. To save energy, the units have a standby mode that puts them to sleep when they are not in use.
The T range for total peace of mind
The T range (for Transfer) offers the possibility of giving priority over mains power. If a boat is connected to the quay, the 220 V sockets on board are also connected to the quay, without pulling on the batteries. When the boat is at sea, without being visible to the passengers, the sockets are powered by the converter. A solution that facilitates energy management on board.
Well priced (starting at 133 euros including VAT for a 150 W), these converters will be available from January 2018.
