Easy & Cheap way to determine battery draw
I would like to do some boondocking in Oct. How can I determine battery drain when I turn on a device, like a TV, amp, etc... while boondocking? Looking for an easy/cheap method to accomplish. Thanks
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The easiest and cheapest is a voltmeter. Ammeters are a bit more expensive and trouble. However, a voltmeter will take a bit of experience to use.
Knowing how many amps you're drawing is not always real helpful, but knowing where the battery volts are is.
Of course you can always do the A= W/V calc on most anything and get a good ballpark.
Knowing how many amps you're drawing is not always real helpful, but knowing where the battery volts are is.
Of course you can always do the A= W/V calc on most anything and get a good ballpark.
