Amps and charging with a generator

aruba wrote:
If my 3 stage converter is rated at 55 amps, does this mean when it is hooked up to shore power, it can replenish an 80 amp hour (group 27 battery) in about 1.5 hours? ie. 80 / 55 = 1.45.

Does 55 amps imply 55 amp per hour?


Thanks.

Simple answer: No

Longer answer: The 55 amp rating is how big of a load the converter can carry without burning out. You can run 660 watts of DC load assuming 12v nominal voltage. Some of that will go to charging your battery, some will go to your lights, fridge, vampires, most will likely sit unused.