12v to 240v inverter

[fridgman]

I = P / V if i remember correctly

Spot on :thumbs

That means the kettle is drawing just over 83amps

I guess the inverter pack is designed for it. Not sure the battery will like to much of that though!

 

[rustic]

I = P / V if i remember correctly

Correct, but in simple terms,

Current = Wattage divided by volts.

For simple maths to show how the equation works...
wattage say 1200 watts divided by say 12 volts = 100 amps

However the inverter is not 100% efficient, maybe 80-90% so the current drawn will be more than the calculated.

So current may be 120 Amps..... but as said before, if the voltage at the inverter is lower than 12 volts, the inverter works harder, so may over heat and trip out.

So run your engine whilst using the inverter, or you will be drinking warm tea whilst waiting for the AA to get you going...:doh

This cup of tea is getting to be really expensive now.......


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[zippy656]

second batery is called for now then too

 

[briggie]

not forgetting that when you pass a lot of current through a resistance ( cable in this case ) you generate heat ......needs some ferkin thick heavy duty cables to cope adequately and safely with that kind of current

 

[rustic]

second batery is called for now then too

All this extra weight to carry around, second battery, heavy cables, the inverter, tea sugar cups etc and milk..........OH You will also need a fridge for the milk....:doh


So you won't be making tea all the time, so this extra weight will be carried for 99.99% of the time for no reason, thus increasing your fuel consumption.:doh


Boy oh boy, the cost of that one cup of tea is getting to be astronomical....


Cost-a lot-Coffee would now be a cheaper option.... £2.50 a cup :lol:lol

Have you though about becoming the next Chancellor? :doh

 

[briggie]

All this extra weight to carry around, second battery, heavy cables, the inverter, tea sugar cups etc and milk..........OH You will also need a fridge for the milk....:doh


So you won't be making tea all the time, so this extra weight will be carried for 99.99% of the time for no reason, thus increasing your fuel consumption.:doh


Boy oh boy, the cost of that one cup of tea is getting to be astronomical....


Cost-a lot-Coffee would now be a cheaper option.... £2.50 a cup :lol:lol

Have you though about becoming the next Chancellor? :doh

DONT FORGET THE TEASPOONS TOO !!! :lol

 

[harlowmaverick]

your all wrong!!!!

this is probably the best thing that you can get!!
i have one and i can get a full kettle boiling withing 2 mins and i can also cook on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13mBVa4adAs&feature=player_embedded

 

[harlowmaverick]

and as for all the weight.............

http://www.nescafe.co.uk/products_flash_en_co_uk.axcms#/?content=detail&imageid=21