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Old 12-05-2003, 08:21 PM   #1
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150watt inverter to run comp &lcd ?

Hi i'm just wondering wether the inverter with 2 things running off it will be to much. will it drain more power then the alternator is able to charge the battery ?
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Old 12-05-2003, 09:13 PM   #2
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you'll need to be way more specific than that if you want any useful answers...might also want to check out the newbie section, as this post would fit in well there.
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Old 12-06-2003, 02:38 AM   #3
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a 150 watt inverter will easily be handled by the alternator. Don't worry about the battery.

As for your 2 things, Depends on what they are. If you're running a minifridge and an air conditioner, you will blow the fuse in the inverter. If you're running 2 strings of Xmas lights, you'll have no problem at all.

Personaly. I'd look on the 2 devices and find where it says how many watts they use. Then I'd add those 2 numbers together and see if it's more then 150 watts. I'd want 50-100 watts padding, for expansion uses.
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christmas lights.... *chuckle*
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