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Power inverter question

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Life on Wheels, May 10, 2020.

  1. May 10, 2020 #1
    Life on Wheels

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    How long can you run a power inverter with the engine off is you're just watching TV?
     
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  3. May 10, 2020 #2
    Snailexpress

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    TV size does matter. The small one is 60 watt and big flat is about 200 w.
    If your truck with 4 good batteries the small one can work about 100 hours, the big one about 52 hours
     
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  4. May 10, 2020 #3
    Life on Wheels

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    Thanks. So just a few hours before bed on a 10 hour break is no problem at all then.
     
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  5. May 10, 2020 #4
    jason6541

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    As long as batteries are in good shape connections are clean and tight. Shouldn’t be much of a problem.
     
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  7. May 11, 2020 #5
    Wasted Thyme

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    I'm in a single battery SUV running an inverter for my laptop. Idling for about 10-15min every 60-90 mins keeps my battery charged. Might want to do something similar.
     
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