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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-28-2022, 01:16 PM
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Posted By posplayr
So I just ordered one of these for my newly...

So I just ordered one of these for my newly acquired 2000 E350 EB XLT V10 Bubble top. A little more than I wanted to spend but I think this is really the best option if you have the room. There are...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-02-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By posplayr
No doubt there are many better ways to avoid...

No doubt there are many better ways to avoid heating water with 12V DC electricity.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-02-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By posplayr
I earlier recommended a Lithium battery set up as...

I earlier recommended a Lithium battery set up as the best way to solve this water heater problem, and there are 100 Amp-hr batteries available for cheap but most seem to have 100 amp limitations...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-29-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By posplayr
As Lilnuts2 mentioned earlier, the alternator...

As Lilnuts2 mentioned earlier, the alternator output is related to RPM and to get any substantial output you probably need to be above 1500 RPM.

So if you get a 250-300 amp alternator and don't...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-29-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By posplayr
I think the bigger issue is where to run the...

I think the bigger issue is where to run the exhaust out of heater especially if you have a window van.

From what I have seen they are usually temporary hook up out the back or a back window is...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-29-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By posplayr
High current demand (>100 amps) mostly always...

High current demand (>100 amps) mostly always comes from a battery. Both inverter and water heater are well above that so running the engine helps (you could easily deplete a battery and be stranded...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-28-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By posplayr
Derek, You did not list what water heater you are...

Derek, You did not list what water heater you are using but if it is similar to this one, it pulls 12Amps at 120VAC. At 80% invertor efficiency that is going to be 120/0.8=150 Amps @12VDC.

As...
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