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bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2016

DC current pull from a 150 w inverter with 14 w load?

Here's the set up: A 150 watt inverter is being used to power a small 14 watt appliance. (The inverter is a Tripp Lite and claims a 90 percent efficiency.) How much 12 volt DC current will be requ...
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bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2016
Watts is how most household appliances are rated.
Perhaps someone could provide the formula showing current draw from a 12 volt battery when output is converted to AC with a rated wattage draw?

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