tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484337655568711669.post1107082330562865884..comments2024-03-12T03:51:35.006-04:00Comments on --- Living Prepared ---: A Watt is a WattMike Yukonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484337655568711669.post-18572315585363101402010-10-03T14:32:50.756-04:002010-10-03T14:32:50.756-04:00I was also surprised with inverters and the power ...I was also surprised with inverters and the power hey comsume. Mine uses more watts than the TV and radio it runs! <br />When it's time for an upgrade I will pay close attention to the inverter under load consumption and at idle consumption.<br /><br />For now I use the controllers digital voltage meter to judge the amount of discharge. Here's another area that when I upgrade it will have an amp counter for both in and out of the battery.Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484337655568711669.post-18909023830135345942010-10-03T12:55:27.788-04:002010-10-03T12:55:27.788-04:00Don't forget about inverter efficiency when ca...Don't forget about inverter efficiency when calculating watts.<br /><br />I was surprised (appalled!) at the 85% mine was giving me, in addition to the higher power draw of the appliance due to additional transformer heating using a MSW inverter.<br /><br />I have read similar manufacturer data regarding recommended 50% and 30% discharge before charging. Sometimes, unless you pay close attention, discharging according to a "voltage level" can be erroneous since the battery can recover. Are you using a coulomb counter (AH meter)?Sheldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546412952450718551noreply@blogger.com