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Jul 27, 2005 | 08:49 PM

#31

Medic 66

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THe alternator is just the stock one.

Jul 27, 2005 | 09:00 PM

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Hello

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How big an inverter do you need to run a small microwave oven. I just got a Engel 45 qt fridge/freezer, and would like to heat up frozen dinners while I'm on the road.

Jul 27, 2005 | 09:32 PM

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Medic 66

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The one I got (2000 watt/4000 peak) "claims" to run a dryer......

Jul 27, 2005 | 10:23 PM

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copper

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Hi Medic 2000w inverter will produce 16.6A at 120V. The inverter probably has a 15A resetable breaker. At max amp the inverter will produce quite a lot of heat. DO NOT install it near anything flammable. I would not mount it in the engine compartment. The heat from the motor will effect the preformance of the inverter. You should use a minimum 2/0 cable. At 2000w 12v = 166.6A the cable is good for 185A. The 4000w is a short time peak wattage and the cable will handle it.

Jul 27, 2005 | 10:50 PM

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HeatStroked

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hello

How big an inverter do you need to run a small microwave oven. I just got a Engel 45 qt fridge/freezer, and would like to heat up frozen dinners while I'm on the road.

Go HERE for food heating options......without an inverter.

Jul 27, 2005 | 11:14 PM

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Kwikkordead

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HeatStroked

Go HERE for food heating options......without an inverter.

LOL. Complete with petroleum flavored BBQ sauce.

Sorry no offence intended. Still laughing though.

Jul 27, 2005 | 11:24 PM

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HeatStroked

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwikkordead

LOL. Complete with petroleum flavored BBQ sauce.

Sorry no offence intended. Still laughing though.

No offense here............hahaha. When I was growing up I worked at a trucking company and I would ovehear the drivers talking about warming up dinner on their manifolds. I also remember seeing manifold recipe books at truck stops as well.......hahaha

Jul 27, 2005 | 11:59 PM

#38

Hello

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Go HERE for food heating options......without an inverter.

Great idea!
I would get another pyro gauge just for the oven so I can slow down if it starts to burn. Max EGTs for the oven would be 450 degs.

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Jul 28, 2005 | 07:58 AM

#39

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Straight from the book:

Table 310.17 Allowable Ampacities of Single-Insulated Conductors Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts in Free Air, Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 30°C (86°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.13.) (COPPER )

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=458 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width="50%" colSpan=2 height=17>75°C (167°F)

</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width="50%" colSpan=2 height=17>90°C (194°F)

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=63>Size AWG or kcmil

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=63>Types RHW, THHW, THW, THWN, XHHW, ZW

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=63>Types TBS, SA, SIS, FEP, FEPB, MI, RHH, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW-2, THWN-2, USE-2, XHH, XHHW, XHHW-2, ZW-2

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</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>105

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</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>140

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</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>170

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>190

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>1

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>195

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>220

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>1/0

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>230

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>260

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>2/0

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>265

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>300

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>3/0

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>310

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>350

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>4/0

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>360

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</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" colSpan=2 height=17>405

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="33%" height=17>455

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Jul 28, 2005 | 08:28 AM

#40

roaky81

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As far as the manifold oven goes, here's one suggestion to strictly adhere to - DON'T heat up anchovie pizza! If you think skunks are bad.... My father did this when I was young and I seriously contemplated walking home, not to mention the stares from other vehicles!

Jul 28, 2005 | 09:52 AM

#41

scole250

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A stock alternator only puts out around 125 amps. If you pull 2000 watts though your inverter, you're going to be pulling over 150 amps and will discharge your batteries pretty quick. Make sure you're not too far from home when you try it.

Jul 28, 2005 | 10:19 AM

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Fords4Me

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Here's Interstates site:
http://www.ibsa.com/www_2001/content...oduct_auto.asp

And since you have 2 batteries now I don't see a big deal for ocasional use

Jul 28, 2005 | 10:55 AM

#43

nodakford

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When I ran the satellite wires for my xm radio I went thru the plug where the clutch would of gone thru. Big plug more then enough room for what you need to do.

Jul 28, 2005 | 10:56 AM

#44

scole250

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Medic 66, I'll only suggest you research it a little more. Do a google search on "amp hours". You'll find sites with info about using car batteries for power. With your truck running, you can probably pull 1000 watts (~75 amps) without any problem. If you pull 2000 watts (~150 amps) with your truck running, you might get up to an hour use before your batteries are too low. If your truck is not running and you pull 2000 watts, you'll probably damage your batteries and end up buying 2 new batteries.

FYI, the 99 PSD stock alternator is rated at 130 amps, but they say is really only outputs around 100 amps.

Last edited by scole250; Jul 28, 2005 at 11:01 AM.