How much power does this unit draw? 12V x ? amps = ? power. . . . .
609248
I stopped working after a short time plugged into an Audi -- so I guess 0 amps would be the right answer ;) Seriously, avoid it...
1610616
Calculating amps would be difficult, that said, my entire strip pulled under 2A if I recall correctly and a shorter section that I cut pulled proportionally more current since the resistance of the copper wiring was less over all. I would recommend supplying the entire strip with a 3A power supply and each smaller section (say around 1 meter) with a 1A wall wart power supply just to give a healthy margin of error and maximum possible brightness.
253130
Voltage is not measured in Watts.....5 volts. It draws 0.4 amp or 400 mili Amp most likely. (it also makes sense). But why are you concern about power input??
831914
Since Watts = Amps x Volts, a single 20 watt bulb on a 12 volt circuit would draw 1.66666 amps. (Amps = watts/volts = 20/12 = 1.66666)
1583717
Hi, the output is limited to whatever the input power is. Example: 12 volts @ 20 amps is 240watts total available power. If you convert it to 24 volts, you only have 10 amp outpue minus whatever the conversion draws. You can't get power out of things air. Make sure to use additional heatsinks as these are rated 150 watts max. Good luck!!
1580347
At 120V AC and 1.8 amps, it would be 216 watts. (volts x amps = watts). Mine has the Amps and volts on the label, but not the watts. I just did the math.
855679
watts is just amps x volts so it depends on how many amps you are drawing from the battery
2212072
I think the question was... will this unit use 44 watts of power no matter the load? ie... will this unit still consume 44 wats if you only have a 5 watt load...My best guess is it will only use what it delivers to the load plus some wasted power in the 120 to 12 volt conversion process as there are no 100% efficient methods of conversion.
89456
Power = Volts x Amps... So 300 is more than enough. Personally I bought the 500 Watt version because I use it for many things
471768
Amps are calculated by watts over volts. So at 12v this would produce 8.3 amps. It's about two feet by four feet.
443817
no I measured the amps. at between 130 - 160 ma. thats at 12v-13.6vdc hop it helps
1224855
When I tested it on a jump box at 12.5 v with the 9 watt lights (this was a white light) on a snap on tester the draw was 55 Milli amps. Hope this helps
1240624
Off grid 12v solar w/440ah reserve this unit would typically draw 5 amps when it cycles. DC power can be finicky, The better and shorter wiring or connection to your battery - battery bank, the better this unit will run. Try to use an independent or more direct source/circuit. Avoid plugging into a source already feeding other accessories. Also, make sure the vents are clear.Edit to add; 60-65 watts according to a dc amps to watts calc.
2003059
According to the paperwork I got with this thing, it is 1000w. So 9 amps. Be careful not to overload it, once you blow a fuse you're screwed.
545242
It draws 90 watts and that comes out to 7.2 amps if your battery is at 12.5 volts. Use the formula VoltsxAmps=Watts
2005992
12volts is 12volts. Its a matter of how long your source can maintain the voltage. They draw very minimal amount of power.
875756
I measured 1.46 amps at 120v, so 175.2 watts total... hardly 300 if I understand simple comparisons.