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REAL WORLD POWER USE - CAMPING - PROSPECTING
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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 422788" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>CONCLUSIONS</p><p></p><p>1. It is very obvious that running/charging anything directly from a 12VDC battery, that can be run, uses much less power than powering an inverter to do the same with their respective 240VAC adaptors. (in fact, nearly 1/3) </p><p></p><p>2. Most of the items in my list will fully charge in less than 6 hours and I would never be charging all of them at once. i.e. If I ran my SDC with wireless the total charge rate is 0.7 AH, the wireless would take about 3 hours max = 2.1 AH. The C cells might take another 3 hours = another 2.1 AH = total of 4.2 AH. My phones only get charged every few days etc.</p><p></p><p>3. I have 2 sets of C cells, so I can charge what I use today, tomorrow when I have solar and use the other set. I can charge all of the listed items from my vehicle whilst driving, or at lunchtime when having a break. Again as much about how you do it as when or where.</p><p></p><p>4. Managed properly, by selecting what and when, the daily load of charging can be as little as <6AH. </p><p></p><p><em><strong>NOTE - The conclusions I draw or statements made, are what I consider correct for the equipment I have and the methods I use. Individuals need to consider these factors for their circumstances as they may and indeed will be different to mine. </strong></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 422788, member: 1932"] CONCLUSIONS 1. It is very obvious that running/charging anything directly from a 12VDC battery, that can be run, uses much less power than powering an inverter to do the same with their respective 240VAC adaptors. (in fact, nearly 1/3) 2. Most of the items in my list will fully charge in less than 6 hours and I would never be charging all of them at once. i.e. If I ran my SDC with wireless the total charge rate is 0.7 AH, the wireless would take about 3 hours max = 2.1 AH. The C cells might take another 3 hours = another 2.1 AH = total of 4.2 AH. My phones only get charged every few days etc. 3. I have 2 sets of C cells, so I can charge what I use today, tomorrow when I have solar and use the other set. I can charge all of the listed items from my vehicle whilst driving, or at lunchtime when having a break. Again as much about how you do it as when or where. 4. Managed properly, by selecting what and when, the daily load of charging can be as little as <6AH. [i][b]NOTE - The conclusions I draw or statements made, are what I consider correct for the equipment I have and the methods I use. Individuals need to consider these factors for their circumstances as they may and indeed will be different to mine. [/b][/i] [/QUOTE]
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