Wayne Dohnal wrote:
Watts don't mean beans, it's all about VA which is what the eu2000i is rated in. When running from the eu2000i and supplying 65 DC amps, my PD9160A draws 1386 VA (actual measured values). Using a straight proportion supplying 80 DC amps would require 1706 VA. The 1.1 amp fridge adds another 132 VA for 1838 VA. Guess it's possible in generator-friendly conditions, but you've got to be right on the edge. My eu2000i maxes out at around 1,900 VA at low altitudes and reasonable temperatures. I've seen several other users report the same thing.
Interesting, Wayne. I wonder if PD made some changes between the 9100 and 9200 series chargers. Maybe a couple slight changes to increase the efficiency and reduce power draw, especially for those on generators. Not sure what the VA draw on my 9280 is, but based on what Lil Red sounds like, I'd say it's nowhere near close to the max output Lil Red can handle. It's the fridge starting up that really give her the boots for a couple seconds. :E
Cheers!
Mike
