[T2] Coolers, Fridges, and Electricity

[c.dreike]

Yes Sir Mike,
When you do the simple calculation in Watts, it really tells a story.
150 amps is  no small potatoes!

Chris

On 7/1/2014 9:54 PM, Mike Benthin wrote:
> 1800 watts divided by 12v = 150 amps draw out of the battery- you look 
> up the wiring diameter for that!  Even with engine running, a 55amp 
> alternator will not be charging anything under that load.  A 2 battery 
> set of 6v 100 AH in series will allow 200 amp hours theoretical, 
> practically (for battery life), 100 amp hr at 50% allowed drawdown- 
> that is one hr at 100 amps, or enough to run your microwave about 1/2 hr!
>
> MUTS Oboe/EH support = Michael's Ultimate Thumb Saver
> 93 Chevy Roadtrek 210P
> 78 VW Westfalia Camper
>
> On 7/1/2014 6:59 PM, Jamie wrote:
>  is a very good comment! ,,, if you want 1500 watts out.. you need to be
>  able to supply 1800 ish watts to the unit ! .. and 1800 watts DC from a
>  12 volt battery needs VERY LARGE wire... and enough battery to supply
>  that power.. or 2 batteries.. or 3...
>
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