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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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2112
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2016
I bought a UNI-T UT210E True RMS AC/DC Current Mini Clamp Meter for $35 on EBay. I was surprised how well it measures DC amps at this price point.
No more guessing with this meter.

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