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Originally Posted by 08FEH
Wait a second though, I don't think the inverters are rated in such a way as to draw in 12v dc as they make in 110v ac. Are they?
If the inverter can surge 2000 watts A/C, that does not mean it draws an equal (converted) draw in DC... does it?
Sean
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Yes Power in watts is equal to the voltage applied multiplied by the current drawn. Power remains constant less any losses due to inefficiencies of the converter. roughly power in = power out. or in another way to figure out the current draw would be to take that 2000 watts and divide it by the 12 volts and come up with 166.6 amps at 12 volts No free ride by using 12volts, otherwise I'd run my entire house on 12 volts.