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Looks like, based on this, and without help of solar panels, these inverters will not power as long as one would hope for.
A low power draw laptop will run for about 8 hours.
A small space heater in a M109 would not last through the night. (Requires 4 batteries)
Here is some helpful info on...
Yeah, I was thinking of running three 8vdc Trojan batteries out of a golf cart for 24vdc, as one possibility.
I guess I'm still looking for a good deal on an inverter and not sure if I'm going with a 12v or 24v source.
Outside of Optima yellow tops or blue tops, golf cart batteries are...
I'm still hoping my M109A3 will be ready for the Ga. Rally. Been doing a lot of sanding, grinding, wirebrushing and painting. Looking good, but I need a pure sine wave inverter, microwave, refridge, coffee pot, and a good woman to clean out the shower. JOYCE!!!!!
Have you and Daniel found an...
Your best bet is a deep cycle fishing trolling battery. Slow discharge.
Your better than best bet is Optima yellow tops.
But even the 6TLs would do if you have a couple of spares. If a 12vdc system, it is better to have two matched batteries in good condition in parallel for longer lasting...
I'm looking at inverters as well. Be sure, if you are going to run any motors or electronics off of it, to get a pure sine wave inverter. It's unbelieveable how many advertise inverters but don't let you know you are getting a square wave or modified sine wave output. The pure sine wave cost...
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