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REAL WORLD POWER USE - CAMPING - PROSPECTING
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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 422781" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>Of Note - </p><p></p><p>I have a cig socket bucket that has 2 skt outlets + 2 USB outlets and LEDS that show battery condition. When connected to my van it's residual power usage is 0.1 Amps with nothing else connected. (So a small cost on battery power).</p><p></p><p>However, the Inverter plugged in, switched on, but nothing connected uses 0.4 Amps residual. (A slightly higher power cost).</p><p></p><p>I also tested 2 other items that have no direct 12VDC connection, but can be run from the Van battery - </p><p></p><p>1. Toshiba Satellite Laptop - Internal Battery @ 19VDC. I use a 12VDC 150W Power supply (Jaycar) to power/charge. If the laptop battery is fully charged, the power supply draws 1.5 Amps, if it is not charged then it uses 3.5 Amps to run and charge the laptop. What I normally do here is; Use the laptop in the evenings from its internal battery, I get about 2-3 hours dependent on what it's doing. I then leave it on charge during the next day, switched off and with solar on. That way solar is recharging it, not the van battery.</p><p>Note - The 150W inverter will not run the 240VAC laptop power pack/charger.</p><p></p><p>2. A 240 VAC Ultrasonic Ring Cleaner - run from the inverter draws 4.5 amps. But, if only on for about 6 minutes total = < 0.5 AH.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 422781, member: 1932"] Of Note - I have a cig socket bucket that has 2 skt outlets + 2 USB outlets and LEDS that show battery condition. When connected to my van it's residual power usage is 0.1 Amps with nothing else connected. (So a small cost on battery power). However, the Inverter plugged in, switched on, but nothing connected uses 0.4 Amps residual. (A slightly higher power cost). I also tested 2 other items that have no direct 12VDC connection, but can be run from the Van battery - 1. Toshiba Satellite Laptop - Internal Battery @ 19VDC. I use a 12VDC 150W Power supply (Jaycar) to power/charge. If the laptop battery is fully charged, the power supply draws 1.5 Amps, if it is not charged then it uses 3.5 Amps to run and charge the laptop. What I normally do here is; Use the laptop in the evenings from its internal battery, I get about 2-3 hours dependent on what it's doing. I then leave it on charge during the next day, switched off and with solar on. That way solar is recharging it, not the van battery. Note - The 150W inverter will not run the 240VAC laptop power pack/charger. 2. A 240 VAC Ultrasonic Ring Cleaner - run from the inverter draws 4.5 amps. But, if only on for about 6 minutes total = < 0.5 AH. [/QUOTE]
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