At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote:
> > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery (dedicated to the
> > a/c -- we're not using the Vanagon car battery) which at 100 amps provides
>a
> > cycle of 7.2 hours of continuous draw before requiring charging.
>
>
>Not *completely stupid*, just got happy with the "0" key -- that's a
>*10-amp* load, of course, for a 7.2 hour cycle...not 100-amp load!!

Danger, Will Robinson -- your six amps at the A/C is going to translate to
at least 60 at the battery.

d

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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