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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Drpparker95, Jan 29, 2017.

  1. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    I'm trying to see if i understand something correctly. I see multiple plug in inverters that go to a cigarette lighter. If i had a game system that pulled 150 watts, and a tv that pulled 30 connected together would i be ok with a 300 watt plug in inverter
     
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  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I had one of those plug in inverters. 300 watt. The thing struggled to power a laptop.
     
  4. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Can you look on your TV and your game system where the power cord is connected to the TV/game system? Tell me what it says beside the voltage. It will says something about amps (A) or watts (W). Multiply the voltage times the amps and that equals watts. If you are lucky it will tell you the watts consumed by the device.

    On your inverter it will typically state it's output in watts with a "peak" and a "continuous" rating. I would first power up your game system and let it boot and then stabilize then turn on the TV, if possible. SOME devices pull about twice their rated-power for the first second then drop down to normal. If the number you posted are accurate they should work with your inverter.
     
  5. Aradrox

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    The game system should build up its capacitor as soon as plugged in that is why they still have a small draw when powered down but plugged in same with TV... So I would alternate the plugging in of devices more so then the powering on... Now devices without a control circuit or AC to DC converter aka power supply will peak when powered on a refrigerator or drill for instance of course a drill would peak Everytime you pull the trigger
     
  6. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    Looking at the owners manual it says the following for the game system a max rating of 150 watts and the tv just says 28 watts.
     
  7. Aradrox

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    You should be OK with a 300 watt inverter as long as you can idle the truck otherwise batteries probably won't keep a good enough charge
     
  8. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    Company policy really doesn't want us idling. You think upgrading to a 400 watt would work, i can't have a hardwired inverter
     
  9. Aradrox

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    A 400 would be better but won't get around the need to idle as it will still draw the same power from the batteries
    I am assuming you don't have an APU either honestly as soon as you get enough exp if you don't have it already find a new company no APU no inverter not allowed to idle... That company doesn't give 2 shots about its drivers just my opinion
     
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  10. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    We are allowed to idle just has an automatic cut off. Im fine without the game system honestly. Its funny when you're in a truck you have to pay attention to wattage at your house you could really care less
     
  11. BlackThought

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    You won't be getting 300w from a plug in inverter. It's more like 120-150
     
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