I've narrowed this down to ??three models.
- Epever Ipower Plus. £375. I like the recognisable brand name, and the totally configurable LVD settings. Downside is apparent lack of remote, few reviews available. https://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid...ver-3000w-12v-inverter?sort=p.price&order=ASC
- Vevor low-frequency. £312. Seems an excellent price for a LF, with all the benefits that brings. https://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid...ver-3000w-12v-inverter?sort=p.price&order=ASC
- Giandel, £400. I know lots of people have these, even Will Prowse likes them. But on paper there's not much to distinguish it from other cheap inverters.
As an aside, how much does the weight of the thing matter? The Giandel seems flimsy (6.2kg); the Epever is a more manly at 10.5kg, and the LF Vevor is a whopping 24.5kg.
For context, this would be used to power intermittent loads on a boat. Induction hob, laser printer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, kettle. Nothing that would be left running for long periods. I would expect to manually monitor the battery voltage and stop using the inverter when it started to dip too low (so as to leave enough power for the background DC loads like lights and fridge). I will probably use an Overkill BMS and would need to have a relay to shut off the inverter.
- Epever Ipower Plus. £375. I like the recognisable brand name, and the totally configurable LVD settings. Downside is apparent lack of remote, few reviews available. https://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid...ver-3000w-12v-inverter?sort=p.price&order=ASC
- Vevor low-frequency. £312. Seems an excellent price for a LF, with all the benefits that brings. https://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid...ver-3000w-12v-inverter?sort=p.price&order=ASC
- Giandel, £400. I know lots of people have these, even Will Prowse likes them. But on paper there's not much to distinguish it from other cheap inverters.
As an aside, how much does the weight of the thing matter? The Giandel seems flimsy (6.2kg); the Epever is a more manly at 10.5kg, and the LF Vevor is a whopping 24.5kg.
For context, this would be used to power intermittent loads on a boat. Induction hob, laser printer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, kettle. Nothing that would be left running for long periods. I would expect to manually monitor the battery voltage and stop using the inverter when it started to dip too low (so as to leave enough power for the background DC loads like lights and fridge). I will probably use an Overkill BMS and would need to have a relay to shut off the inverter.