<?xml version="1.0"?> <img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/inverter_open.jpg"><h2>inverter open.jpg</h2>In need of a cuppa or is your mobile running low? MBM tests combi inverter/battery chargers in the 2-3kW range to give you power on the move.<br>Read the full review and find out how we rated them in the January 2014 issue of Motor Boats Monthly. <br><br><em>Please note that all figures and prices quoted in this test were correct at the time of going to press in January 2014. </em><br><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/waeco.jpg"><h2>waeco.jpg</h2><strong>Waeco CombiPower 2012</strong><br>Rated at 2000W it is the largest unit in Waeco's range. Easy to connect and a standard remote panel makes it easy to use. It exceeded its rating, performing to 2250W, although wouldn't run a 2650W kettle. <br><strong>£1375<br><a href="www.dometic-waeco.com" target="_blank">www.dometic-waeco.com</a></strong><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/Victron.jpg"><h2>Victron.jpg</h2><strong>Victron Quattro 12/3000</strong><br>Made by one of the first companies to develop the power-boost inverter, it was the smallest of all boost units on test. It gave a similar output to the <em>Studer</em> and <em>Vetus</em> in inverter and power-boost modes. It wouldn't connect to the crude generator we used, but did pick up the refined inverter-controlled generator. <br><strong><strong>£2780<br></strong><a href="£2780 www.Victronenergy.com" target="_blank">www.Victronenergy.com</a></strong><br><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/vetus.jpg"><h2>vetus.jpg</h2><strong>Vetus Combi 3012</strong><br>The Vetus was the largest and heaviest unit on test, but also featured a full range of programmable options, though varying the input current was a complicated procedure. <br><strong>£3200<br><a href="www.vetus.co.uk" target="_blank">www.vetus.co.uk</a></strong><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/studer.jpg"><h2>studer.jpg</h2><strong>Studer Xtender XTH 3000-12</strong><br>Designed to handle varied inputs, from generators and different shore supplies, and to cope with high-start-up air-conditioning units. It handled every appliance we connected it to, and had the highest charger output at 155A.<br><strong>£3650<br><a href="www.advanceyacht.co.uk" target="_blank">www.advanceyacht.co.uk</a></strong><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/sterlings.jpg"><h2>sterlings.jpg</h2><strong>Sterling ProCombi S 2500</strong><br>The Sterling is a basic inverter/charger, with no power-sharing or boost capabilities, but a sine-wave output, and good performance for your money. A typically clever Sterling feature is the control panel, which comes as standard fitted to the charger, but if you want to mount it remotely, you unscrew it, attach an extension cord and cover the hole with a blanking plate. <br><strong>£1250<br><a href="https://cms2.ipcmediasecure.com/index.php/Galleries/edit/id/www.sterling-power.com">www.sterling-power.com</a></strong><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/SterlingQ.jpg"><h2>SterlingQ.jpg</h2><strong>Sterling ProCombi Q 2500</strong><br>The ProCombi Q is a quasi sine-wave version of the ProCombi S, with similar features and outputs. The wave-form may mean that it may not power some appliances, particularly those with clocks. Having less sophisticated electronics reduces its price.<br><strong>£830<br><a href="www.sterling-power.com">www.sterling-power.com</a></strong><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/mastervold.jpg"><h2>mastervold.jpg</h2><strong>Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/2500</strong><br>Mastervolt's 2500 Combi can be fully programmed through the remote panel, but also has a very useful knob allowing you to quickly set the maximum 230V input current to suit any shore supply. It was down 15% on its rated figure and would not run our 2650W kettle. <br><strong>£2710<br><a href="www.mastervolt.co.uk" target="_blank">www.mastervolt.co.uk</a></strong><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/01/inverters.jpg"><h2>inverters.jpg</h2>Read the full inverter test and find out how we rated them in the January 2014 issue of Motor Boats Monthly. <br><strong>Find <a href="http://marinedirectory.ybw.com/reprints/results1.jsp" target="_blank">back issue articles here</a></strong>
