How much power does this take? I want to get a battery or car ac converter device and use this out of my car. Any requirements and/or recommendation
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POWER Voltage 100-240VAC (Auto Switching), 50/60Hz (universal) Consumption 235W (typ) / &lt;1W (stand-by mode)
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I have only used this to run an air-compressor off of a battery charger. I don't know how it would work actually charging a car battery. Theoretically it could work but I don't think the wires are heavy enough. Have a fire extinguisher close at hand.
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It requires the AC power supply. I suppose you could plug it into an AC/DC converter and plug that into your cigarette lighter, but at that point I think you are getting more complicated than it's worth.
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The Product Description clearly states that it IS intended for automotive use! You DO NOT need an inverter; the unit runs on auto voltage; it has a power adapter which takes the 120 AC [house current] down to 9 to 14.4 DC. Just throw away the power adapter which comes with it and wire it directly to your vehicle (12-14 DC).
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I can see no reason why it couldn't power a car radio as long as your total power demand doesn't exceed 6 AMPS. I run a SIRIUS XMsatelite radio with mine which uses very little power. I connect wirelessly to a solar-battery powered radio just because I have one and thought it was a neat idea---Works great
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Hi Christian,Thank you for your inquiry!Due to the fact that this unit only has a 60 Amp Hour Battery, most large devices cannot be plugged into it continuously. Is there a specific item that you wanted to power on a continuous basis?Best regards,Earthtech Products
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My unit draw 10 amps of DC current to produce 1 amp. of AC current @120 volts. My Go-Power is used on a Electrical service vehicle to operate Drills and Hand Saws, and lights. It work's very well! Buy one! Bob Joseph
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Just plug this into your cigarette lighter & you will have power.BESTEK 150W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Adapter with 3.1A Dual USB Charging Ports for Smartphones and Tablets
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You will need a marine (car size) battery or batteries to hook it up to and an inverter (I have a 450 watt inverter) that converts battery power (DC) to household current (AC). Very few companies sell these two parts with their kits because of weight (the battery) and individual preferences for inverters that come in small to very high watt capability. I not only liked the 30 watt panel I bought from Tektrum, but I ordered a 40 watt kit from them a few weeks later and they delivered each time in just 3 days. Best wishes. Ann C.
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In theory, 11.8 amps. I wouldn't use it for anything much over 8 or 9 amps - that gives you almost a 1000 watts of power. Remember, 1000 watts means you will be drawing over 80 amps from your battery!
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You will still need batteries once outside of the car. This only acts as a wall adapter would inside your house and provides power as long as it is plugged into the unit.
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all I can think of is a 12 volt battery with a inverter to give the same power as a AC current outlet. I haven't tried that but it works with other things.just a thought but you should talk to some one in the know.
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Didn't measure it but have had a few electricians tell me you could hook a million of these things up to a car and it will barely use your battery. I know I have mine on all the time and haven't killed the battery yet!
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I use it for a trailer with 12 batteries attached to it or you can use it plugged into a car. Works both ways as long as it gets 12v as input it will convert it for you.
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Greetings Josh. You will need some battery cables to hook this up to a car battery. Include a fuse (150 amp) and battery disconnect switch. A continuous 120 volt 10 amp draw is probably more than this can handle. Also, a car battery will go flat in short order with that much current draw. 10 amps at 120 volts = 100 amps at 12 volts. Recommend you go with a larger unit that can handle 1600-2000 watts, and a larger battery bank, unless you will be keeping the engine running. Hope that helps.
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Since it uses 8 1.5v batteries you could use a 220v ac to 12v dc adapter (or a car lighter power tap) but you would need to wire it in yourself at your own risk. I have used it plugged (fused adapter) into a car lighter w/no problems.
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This is not a battery, so does need a 12v power source to convert DC power to AC. You could use a 12v lead acid cell to make it portable I guess but then it would be quite heavy and a messy solution. Why not just get a jump starter emergency power source which is all in one neat package. With battery and inverter to AC all in one neat package. How long it lasts will depend on what you are plugging into it. No hair dryers LOL.