Electric impact wrench
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Electric impact wrench
I have a 2013 F350 V8 Lariat with built in power inverters. I would like to purchase an electric impact wrench for emergencies on the road. Will the inverter power one? Any recommendations? Thanks.
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I don't know how powerful the built in power inverters are, but I used to run hammer drills and a core drills off of an inverter.
What I find more convenient these days is battery powered tools and use the inverter to charge battery packs.
What I find more convenient these days is battery powered tools and use the inverter to charge battery packs.
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From: Cave Springs, AR
The inverter in my '16 is pretty small. 110 watts I think I read. Which is only like 1 amp at 110volts. Good for charging phones and tablets and running a laptop or something, but not power tools.
I do have a 1000 watt inverter that's about the size of a car stereo amp. (purchased aftermarket) It will run my grinder and some other tools. I just went and checked my electric impact and it's 7.5amp which would be like 900 watts at the most, so I could run that off of my big inverter.
Keep in mind... 900 watts at 14.5v is a lot of current. Talking about 65 amps, so you'd need 4ga wire to your inverter minimum.. You should only use it with the truck running, and even then, the alternator doesn't put out peak power at idle, so use the tool sparingly.
-J
I do have a 1000 watt inverter that's about the size of a car stereo amp. (purchased aftermarket) It will run my grinder and some other tools. I just went and checked my electric impact and it's 7.5amp which would be like 900 watts at the most, so I could run that off of my big inverter.
Keep in mind... 900 watts at 14.5v is a lot of current. Talking about 65 amps, so you'd need 4ga wire to your inverter minimum.. You should only use it with the truck running, and even then, the alternator doesn't put out peak power at idle, so use the tool sparingly.
-J
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I agree with TooHuge, battery powered is the way to go. Provided you can find a battery powered impact wrench that will put out enough power.
I've got an electric that will supposedly put out 220 ft lbs. It seems more like in lbs most of the time, I have to use a breaker bar to loosen my lugs before the impact will remove them.
I've got an electric that will supposedly put out 220 ft lbs. It seems more like in lbs most of the time, I have to use a breaker bar to loosen my lugs before the impact will remove them.
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I had a harbor freight 12v electric one with clips for the battery, it did okay, but was a pain in the behind because of having to lift the hood and I am not sure the cables were long enough to reach the rear wheels in the truck (I used to have a jeep and it was fine). I ended up getting a dewalt 18 v battery powered one, uses the same battery as all of my other dewalt tools, and it came with, or I bought (can't remember for sure) a 12v charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Between the two the dewalt is hands down the winner.
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Pg 132-133 of 2015 owner's manual (section is titled, "Auxiliary Power Points," in case the 2013 printing differs):
The power points are not designed for electric devices such as:
• cathode ray tube type televisions
• motor loads, for example vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric power tools, or compressor-driven refrigerators
• measuring devices which process precise data, for example medical equipment or measuring equipment
• other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply, for example microcomputer-controlled electric blankets or touch sensor lamps.
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Essentially, these are for charging small batteries. The 150 watt limit, as mentioned above, is very small compared to most electric device requirements.
-W
The power points are not designed for electric devices such as:
• cathode ray tube type televisions
• motor loads, for example vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric power tools, or compressor-driven refrigerators
• measuring devices which process precise data, for example medical equipment or measuring equipment
• other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply, for example microcomputer-controlled electric blankets or touch sensor lamps.
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Essentially, these are for charging small batteries. The 150 watt limit, as mentioned above, is very small compared to most electric device requirements.
-W
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Yes, better to choose your favorite Li-ion powered tool. I prefer the Makita 18v myself. The 1/2 drive impact tool will back off the lugs but only if they're not over tightened, which they always are.
The dewalt and Milwaukee tools seem to be okay too.
The dewalt and Milwaukee tools seem to be okay too.
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I have a Snap On 12 volt 3/8" drive and have used it to change tires on my truck and travel trailer. It had plenty for both.
I've also used the Dewalt 1/2" drive and they have more than enough.
I have an inverter in my truck but only use it for a drop light in case.
I've also used the Dewalt 1/2" drive and they have more than enough.
I have an inverter in my truck but only use it for a drop light in case.
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Can't go wrong with Dewalt or Makita. Those are my top-tier, go-to choices. The last impact driver I bought was a Rigid 18v lithium ion. It's a 1/4 chuck with a 3/8 adapter and it has been a good little driver. I have sunk 5 inch 5/16 lag bolts into treated 4x6 lumber all day and it did the job.
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Ya, whatever ridgid is, I'm a big fan. My Makita lxt stuff is about 10 years old and showing no signs of slowing down, but I'd get the ridgid stuff if I needed.
I drag trailers around non stop, my list of needs is not practical for you doing 1 annual trip, but maybe it'll help you get some goodies...
Onboard air (viair #10009 kit)
4 way lug wrench
Blocking timber
Wheel chocks
RF temp gun (they're less than $20 nowadays)
Plug kit
Floor jack
Toe jack
20' chain
A few rigging slings
Light bulbs/fuses/crimper/wire
Psi gauge
Ice chest
CB radio
Roadside reflector/flare kit
Fire extinguisher
9mm bang-bang/box rounds
Wd 40
Grease gun
(I'm a rigger by trade so my trailer is full of nifty toys but as I travel I always find something I wish I had)
I drag trailers around non stop, my list of needs is not practical for you doing 1 annual trip, but maybe it'll help you get some goodies...
Onboard air (viair #10009 kit)
4 way lug wrench
Blocking timber
Wheel chocks
RF temp gun (they're less than $20 nowadays)
Plug kit
Floor jack
Toe jack
20' chain
A few rigging slings
Light bulbs/fuses/crimper/wire
Psi gauge
Ice chest
CB radio
Roadside reflector/flare kit
Fire extinguisher
9mm bang-bang/box rounds
Wd 40
Grease gun
(I'm a rigger by trade so my trailer is full of nifty toys but as I travel I always find something I wish I had)