J
Jim
- Jan 1, 1970
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Hello,
I hope I'm addressing the correct newsgroup.
I would like to use an electric chainsaw from my pickup truck via an
inverter. ( I don't want to use a generator)
The chainsaw I selected draws 1,400 watts @ 120 volts.
The inverter is made by Vector (from the Northern tool catalog) and is rated
for 1,500 watts output / 3,000 watts surge.
My truck battery is 750 amp rated and is 6 years old.
My alternator is rated at 136 amps.
My questions are;
Can this be done with the battery and charging system I have?
Is Vector a reliable brand? Anything better?
Do I have to run the engine RPM's faster than idle and by how much?
Thanks,
Jim
I hope I'm addressing the correct newsgroup.
I would like to use an electric chainsaw from my pickup truck via an
inverter. ( I don't want to use a generator)
The chainsaw I selected draws 1,400 watts @ 120 volts.
The inverter is made by Vector (from the Northern tool catalog) and is rated
for 1,500 watts output / 3,000 watts surge.
My truck battery is 750 amp rated and is 6 years old.
My alternator is rated at 136 amps.
My questions are;
Can this be done with the battery and charging system I have?
Is Vector a reliable brand? Anything better?
Do I have to run the engine RPM's faster than idle and by how much?
Thanks,
Jim