OPUS will it consum less power than invertor?

**Bitflip** · 04-24-2004, 09:30 AM

hi, just a quick question which im guessing is really stupid, but if I was to buy an OPUS unit and power a pc from that, will this consume less power than using a invertors to pc?

I guessing it will use less, since there’s little conversion taking place.

**none** · 04-24-2004, 10:05 AM

Yes, that is called 'efficiency' and it is one of the Opus's big strengths.

**Bitflip** · 04-24-2004, 10:51 AM

ta. just needed to check. My invertor just drains far too much power for my car

Once i get my OPUS is it worth getting a bigger battery as well?

**Dr Jeckyl** · 04-24-2004, 02:36 PM

you don't need a second battery.

If your setup cannot keep one battery charged, then it cannot charge two-get a better alternator.

However, if you plan on running your system without your engine running, having two batteries will keep your system up twice as long.

EDIT:
Oops - you said bigger battery not second. It's always a good idea to get the best battery you can afford. Not just for a carputer, but in any car so that you have the needed cranking amps after running accessories.