> They have power inverters rated for 750
> watts! With small print offerings for units with even more power.
> Lessee, at 14 volts input, that means almost 55 amps, not accounting
> for any internal inefficiency. At least they come with their own
> battery clamps so you won't burn up your wiring harness. But your
> battery won't last long at that rate, and your wimpy Lucas alternator
> won't help at all.
So get a decent Lucas alternator ... they come up to 60 amps and I'll bet
Lestek would build you an 80 amp one (for a price).
> I wonder what you'd use such a unit for?
Anything that takes a lot of start-up current.
> Does
> enyone ever really need to power an arc welder from a car battery?
Well, if it's busted and you're 20 miles of no road from anywhere ...
although these days it's probably easier to carry a little Honda generator.
Still, I've been known to watch movies in the motorhome while dry camping
... and I hate listening to the gen set run.
> I spent the first part of last week in L.A. (Took me a few days back
> home to recover from jet lag and the working hours.) Didn't see any
> Triumphs while there.
Sorry, I only drive about a mile of the 405 every day in my TR3A.
Randall
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