DUMB question but I gotta ask it~

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by luvmyhubby, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. luvmyhubby

    luvmyhubby Road Train Member

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    Is there a formula for converting amps into watts or to figure out how much "juice" a ref. is gonna use? I want to get hubby a frig for the truck, he has an 850 watt inverter, and runs a lap top, charges cell phone so do I need to up grade the inverter first????

    PLEASE dont laugh, me and electric stuff just dont mesh:biggrin_25514:
     
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  3. Coonass

    Coonass "Freshy Fresh"

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    You can usually find charts on how much watts and average appliance
    is going to use. It may not state how much your specific one will use
    but you can take what is given and what you are all using on the inverter and should be able to figure it out.
     
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    CBtalker205 Light Load Member

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    Super simple answer: Amps x Volts = Watts

    You can move the different parts you know to find the ones you dont.
     
  6. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    Thank you for asking this. I don't understand it either and when I ask my husband or son in law; they're so smart they give me answers that hurt my brain.
     
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    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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