12v power supply

[mmurphy]

Watts are watts regardless of the source. 10A at 14VDC after factoring in inverter efficiency is only going to power about 120Watts of AC load... Any surge on an inverter would snap that 10A fuse like a toothpic

An inverter that is going to be worth anything needs to be hardwired to the battery with short, FAT cables to handle surge and startup currents. But it will only be able to sustain a load = to the alternator's output to the battery... As an example, a 60A alternator could sustain a 700W load on a properly wired inverter.

That is true! Just trying to think of ways to justify what it could be used for!:laughing:

 

[Jay4200]

Not sure what to use it for.......possibly a cell phone charger or something, but I had it laying around the garage and decided to mount it. I used the dead plate next to the PTO and 3 pt hitch levers for the location.

Awesome. Put in a cigarette lighter. Smokin' and plowin' go hand in hand.

JayC

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Yep, it was CTF's post that inspired me!

 

[Mac25]

Finally wired it tonight. Used 12 gage wire with an inline 10 amp spade type fuse. What to customize next.......??????