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Re: What Size Inverter Do I Need?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 18 Dec 1999 13:41:27 -0800
...alternative power sources. Bill 90 Westy Syncro >Like many of you have already done, I'd like to install an onboard >electrical system for...
Re: Mini Fridge
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:07:43 -0400
...Check the power consumption on that small fridge. Some of them need as much power as full size, (for a shorter time). Take the...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:42:34 -0400
...lightweight electrically powered radio-controlled models. Low safety margins, no protection. The development of Li-Poly batteries has made possible large battery-powered aircraft...
Headlight wiring harnesses and voltage drops
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 23:38:29 -0700
...460W of power consumption on highbeams (much like my Double Cab only there is 2x 150W for the rallye lights!). The electrical requirements for...
Re: LED lights
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:58:40 -0600
...turn signals but the low power consumption >> does help with reducing voltage drop for our older, more tired electrical >> systems and if you ever...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:31:58 -0500
...And for fuel consumption, imagine the cold start and then extended warm up due to the engine not being loaded. Probably will be close...
Re: Inverter usage (was "Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay")
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:06:10 -0700
...is the > power consumption largely dependent on the total > amperage draw of the devices connected thru the > inverter? Or does the inverter itself draw...
Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 11:26:17 -0800
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about 2.5A when running...
Re: What Size Inverter Do I Need?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 23:13:13 -0500
...Avoid hi-powered amps if extended play is needed without charge source. Computer- Use Laptop with 12 volt cord. Late models will go 3...
Re: Aux battery hookup
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 8 May 2015 06:36:41 -0400
...four while your in there doing all this electrical work. Then, also the Sure-Power 1315 battery separator if far superior to any other...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:09:18 -0800
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Hi Daniel, I wasn't interested in starting a multithread post about the whys and wherefores of my question...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:07:14 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) >>> >>> Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. >>> >>> Via this page: >>> >>> http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:18:19 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) > > Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. > > Via this page: > > http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...
Fw: Fw: Solar panel mount
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Sat, 1 May 2010 21:10:45 +0100
...on a long power lead that plugs right into my 12v coach battery system. Recently we've increased our electrical consumption so now we...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:39:07 -0700
...minor mods and gives about the same power as a good WBX motor (but better fuel consumption) I have respect for the guys who...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:08:10 -0800
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 11/26/2007 4:31 PM Dennis Haynes...
Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 07:55:08 -0700
...All the high gas mileage numbers I'm seeing there are from diesel powered vans. Makes sense to me...YMMV Jake On Tue, Apr...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:39:06 -0800
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Scott, Thank you for saving me some typing here with your response. It is tough to get any lower...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:50:01 -0800
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 11/26/2007 12:01 PM Scott Daniel...
Re: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:54:08 -0700
...Even the smaller Honda 1000 can do almost it (but with more fuel consumption in my experience, among other drawbacks.) I'm not sure...
Re: Where is The Heat Going?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:58:53 -0700
...After all, the power going into the refrigerators has to come out as heat, and maybe in the case of the Norcold, a wee...
Re: Auxilliary batteries
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:27:01 -0700
...One note- from my admittedly limited work with solar power systems for boats and homes, I've learned that solar panels can be complementary...
Re: Headlight wiring harnesses and voltage drops
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 07:15:13 -0400
...460W of power consumption on highbeams (much like my > Double Cab only there is 2x 150W for the rallye lights!). > > The electrical requirements for...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:39:38 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) >>>>> >>>>> Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. >>>>> >>>>> Via this page: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...
Re: LED lights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:27:50 -0400
...turn signals but the low power consumption > > does help with reducing voltage drop for our older, more tired electrical > > systems and if you ever...
Re: Norcold DC0040
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:29:13 -0700
...40 AM, Michael Elliott wrote: > Paul Chubbuck typed: > >> How's the power consumption? > > Over a 24-hour period, I reckon this refrigerator uses 20Ah...
Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
...capacity, the power and torque latent in the basic design are freed to do a bigger job and the fuel consumption penalty can be...
Re: What Size Inverter Do I Need?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:55:15 -0800
...What Size Inverter Do I Need? Like many of you have already done, I'd like to install an onboard electrical system for some...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:42:43 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) > > > > Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. > > > > Via this page: > > > > http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:21:03 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) > >>> > >>> Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. > >>> > >>> Via this page: > >>> > >>> http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...
Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 29 May 2005 13:51:37 -0700
...1998 Jetta TDI, engine code AHU, stock power is 90hp and 149ft.lbs of torque. ENGINE MODS: EGR removed to help stop manifold constipation...
Re: LED lights
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:27:10 +0000
...turn signals but the low power > consumption > >> does help with reducing voltage drop for our older, more tired > electrical > >> systems and if you ever...
Re: anyone bought a Coleman thermoelectric cooler?
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 23:28:41 +0000
...time back, I recall being <DIV></DIV>>stunned at the power consumption. I do not recall the exact wattage <DIV></DIV>>rating...
Re: Air Engine... the ultimate Vanagon Engine Conversion!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:21:13 -0500
...Small, efficient, produces enough electrical power to power a home plus have a lot left over - will run for 24 years non stop. Of...
Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:01:46 -0800
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor > power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about > 2.5A when running...
Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:09:00 -0500
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > > > > '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) > > > > Bend, OR > > > > KG6RCR > > > > -- > > David McNeely > > > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:55:11 -0400
...out >of the battery, so I should back off on the power consumption. And >during charging, high positive current will show that the battery...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:27:26 -0500
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Dennis, Well !!! I am VERY excited to hear anti-idling technology on a vehicle ! Tell me more ! Is yours...
Oxygen sensor question.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 8 Sep 2014 08:19:54 -0700
There is a sleeve that slides down over the wire(s) connecting the sensor to the electrical system. The sleeve seems to be made...
Re: Aux battery hookup
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 20 May 2015 06:14:21 -0400
...four while your in there doing all this electrical work. Then, also the Sure-Power 1315 battery separator if far superior to any other...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:29:30 -0400
...I don't have any problems with the gauge of wire used, my westy does not have a very demanding electrical power requirement when...
2nd Annual "Love-Bug Off" Sept 28/29th
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Sep 1996 18:34:41 +0930
...All sites have a grill, wet firewood and water, power opt.! cold water site...10.90 per night with electrical...13.04 " " Canoe rentals...
Bulley Rags on battery-operated vehicles: lite van content: was: Diesels in America?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:44:33 -0400
...The part they leave out is the HUGE rise in power plant smokestack pollution, and the jump in utility consumption. The United States' electrical...
Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:14:51 -0800
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor > power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about > 2.5A when running...
Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:01:15 -0800
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor >> power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about >> 2.5A when running...
Re: Headlight wiring harnesses and voltage drops
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 07:08:02 -0700
...460W of power consumption on highbeams (much like my >> Double Cab only there is 2x 150W for the rallye lights!). >> >> The electrical requirements for...
Slight stumble on "resume throttle" (Digifant EFI van)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:07:49 -0800
...I can run it right up to about 6000rpm without any problem and the power is undiminished at any load... The fuel consumption has...
Re: Fuel flow senders
Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:49:43 -0800
...The injector pulse length, static capacity rating, and real-time fuel pressure can all be used to determine consumption at any given moment, and...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:26:09 -0800
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? At $3.50/gallon the match goes something like this. 3.50/8 = $.4375/mile just for fuel. My...
Battery usage shouldn't be our style.
Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 16:21:37 -0700
...On top of all this no mention was made of re-chargeable batteries to run these electrical Neanderthals. It amazes me the amount of...
Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:39:00 -1000
...aint right! > > The engine runs like a champ- full power - after my more recent electrical > (I believe to have been) issues- reseating all major...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:11:37 -0500
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Thanks for that comprehensive report. Interesting that oil change interval can be in miles or hours, or gallons of...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:48:39 -0800
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Anti-idling laws AFAIK are mostly for commercial vehicles. Here in New York class 8 trucks are limited to...
Re: Where is The Heat Going?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:51:15 -0400
...After all, the power going into the refrigerators has to come out as heat, and maybe in the case of the Norcold, a wee...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 13:22:23 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) > > >>> > > >>> Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. > > >>> > > >>> Via this page: > > >>> > > >>> http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...
Fuel flow senders
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:20:07 -0800
...As a result, the line from the tank to the engine doesn't show the real fuel consumption as there is always fuel going...
Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:47:07 -0800
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor >>>> power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about >>>> 2.5A when running...
Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:37:18 -0800
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor >>> power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about >>> 2.5A when running...
12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:14:59 -0500
...For this exercise I was looking at monitor >> power consumption only. I know that our Philips DVD player likes about >> 2.5A when running...
Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 14:57:20 -0700
...14.4 V (11-16 V allowable) > > > >>> > > > >>> Current consumption ...... 10.0 A at Rated Power. > > > >>> > > > >>> Via this page: > > > >>> > > > >>> http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon...