110V/220V for Watermaker

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   The watermaker project is complete and has been working like a dream for a few weeks now.  The 1hp high pressure pump running on 220VAC will run on the invertor,  but it struggles to start and it might take a few attempts to start it.  Once running, it purrs like a kitten.  It also drains the house battery bank very quickly so it really isn't idea to run the system on the batteries.     I was hoping it would, but I'm not disappointed that it doesn't as I thought it was a lot to expect before starting the project.
Since we need to do laundry every 3-4 days....we simply start the generator and run the watermaker for a few hours while doing laundry.    

It will produce about 40 gallons per hour.  I don't think I would do anything different if I were to do it over.  I only have about 400watts of solar and the standard AGM house battery bank.  For our cruising lifestyle, I'm not interested in investing more for Li-Ion batteries, chargers, solar, alternators...etc.   A friend did this and by the time he was finished, I think the total cost was north of $15,000.  

I wish to extend a sincere "Thank you"  for the responses and advice!!

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Relentless Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 17 April 2018 Status: Offline Points: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote Relentless Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2021 at 12:59
	The watermaker project is complete and has been working like a dream for a few weeks now. The 1hp high pressure pump running on 220VAC will run on the invertor, but it struggles to start and it might take a few attempts to start it. Once running, it purrs like a kitten. It also drains the house battery bank very quickly so it really isn't idea to run the system on the batteries. I was hoping it would, but I'm not disappointed that it doesn't as I thought it was a lot to expect before starting the project. Since we need to do laundry every 3-4 days....we simply start the generator and run the watermaker for a few hours while doing laundry. It will produce about 40 gallons per hour. I don't think I would do anything different if I were to do it over. I only have about 400watts of solar and the standard AGM house battery bank. For our cruising lifestyle, I'm not interested in investing more for Li-Ion batteries, chargers, solar, alternators...etc. A friend did this and by the time he was finished, I think the total cost was north of $15,000. I wish to extend a sincere "Thank you" for the responses and advice!!

Wayne's World Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 18 July 2012 Location: Cruising Status: Offline Points: 1434	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wayne's World Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2021 at 14:18
	Rob, Happy it all worked out for you.
	Wayne W Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.



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