110 volt plug in
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anybody have a 110 outlet on their SD? I've seen 'em before with generaters running off the engine and some just draw from the batteries but don't know where to buy a setup. I need something that will let me run a small 2hp compressor(13 amp draw)and a circular saw(15 amp)
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I can get you a link with a gen that takes the place of your alt. it will produce 120, and 210vac, it will be close to 5,000. I looked at it and i would not use it enough to spend that, but it really does great, it was made for the military and the company can apply it to almost any truck, e-mail me if you want the link, stockboy0002(No Email Addresses In Posts!) I will be happy to help.
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What you need is called an inverter.
They come in a wide range of wattage configurations, are fairly simple to hook up and cost from $60- $400, depending on just how much wattage you are going to pull.
I recommend you visit a quality parts store (NAPA or one of those) or an automotive/heavy truck electrical supply shop.
They should know what to show you.
I run a 1500W inverter on my truck, it runs a 1/2" drill motor and a fe other things.
They come in a wide range of wattage configurations, are fairly simple to hook up and cost from $60- $400, depending on just how much wattage you are going to pull.
I recommend you visit a quality parts store (NAPA or one of those) or an automotive/heavy truck electrical supply shop.
They should know what to show you.
I run a 1500W inverter on my truck, it runs a 1/2" drill motor and a fe other things.
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 26-Oct-01 AT 08:07 AM (EST)[/font][p]
Be careful when choosing an inverter, I've got a couple of them and there great, but the current required to 'start' electric motors is often 2 times the rated draw for the appliance. So though a 1500 watt rated inverter will run a 1500 watt portable electric heater (for the duty cycle of the inverter), it may not be able to start a motor with a 1500 watt draw rating.
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I need something that will let me run a small 2hp compressor(13 amp draw)and a circular saw(15 amp)
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 26-Oct-01 AT 10:38 AM (EST)[/font][p]A 3000 watt inverter is generally considered to be the bare minimum for running motors such as compressors and circular saws at a jobsite. Inverters "waste" 10%-15% of the source power stepping up to 120v and converting to AC. Unless your truck engine is running, a saw and compressor will drain your batteries in a hurry.
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I THINK you get your watts by multiplying amps drawn by volts. the saw pulls the most and 120x15=1800 watts if I'm right. not sure about the spike when starting but the 10 amp motor on the compressor hits 13-15 when starting so i'm guessing the saw would be around 18-20.
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