I use the 60 for field work sometimes. I go to remote locations, and run a small computer system. It's 11a, 310w max plus a laptop and a cellular connection.
I'm trying to figure out if its worth building up a small system with a drawer build to be able to run the laptop and data acquisition chassis without idling the truck the whole time.
I've got an Optima Yellowtop 34/78- 55 amp hour/ 120 min reserve for my main battery and I'm adding a national luna dual battery kit with another yellowtop, wired for a self start combination for my house use.
I want to get a Redarc 1000w or 2000w inverter regardless, just for camping and house stuff when I need to run a tool or two at a site. That's the easy part for me.
I know nothing about power systems and AC/DC stuff. Could would it be possible to run this set up for 1-3 hours with the amp/hr of my current "house" battery, and is there a possible solar set up that could feed this? EDIT: at 20w of usage on a 55ah battery. I could get about 2.5hours of useage before running the house battery down off the inverter.
Now, to figure out how to supplement this or make it better! (solar?)
For sake of reference, I've run my Iceco VL60 fridge off the main starting battery for days at .545kw/hr with no issues starting even after 3 days. and the truck sitting idle.
I'm trying to decide if it's worth even doing all this stuff, adding a 120v in (if available at the site) or just getting a small Honda Generator. Any insight is appreciated.
I'm trying to figure out if its worth building up a small system with a drawer build to be able to run the laptop and data acquisition chassis without idling the truck the whole time.
I've got an Optima Yellowtop 34/78- 55 amp hour/ 120 min reserve for my main battery and I'm adding a national luna dual battery kit with another yellowtop, wired for a self start combination for my house use.
I want to get a Redarc 1000w or 2000w inverter regardless, just for camping and house stuff when I need to run a tool or two at a site. That's the easy part for me.
I know nothing about power systems and AC/DC stuff. Could would it be possible to run this set up for 1-3 hours with the amp/hr of my current "house" battery, and is there a possible solar set up that could feed this? EDIT: at 20w of usage on a 55ah battery. I could get about 2.5hours of useage before running the house battery down off the inverter.
Now, to figure out how to supplement this or make it better! (solar?)
For sake of reference, I've run my Iceco VL60 fridge off the main starting battery for days at .545kw/hr with no issues starting even after 3 days. and the truck sitting idle.
I'm trying to decide if it's worth even doing all this stuff, adding a 120v in (if available at the site) or just getting a small Honda Generator. Any insight is appreciated.
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