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Aug 30, 2005 | 12:38 AM

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blessteve

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Plugged in truck how much curent draw??

I need to know how much current does 7.3 draw when plugged in?
Also how much power?

If I am hunting and my glow plugs die I will have to plug my truck into my (soon to get) generator.
Portable generators are rated for how many amps and watts they put out.

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Aug 30, 2005 | 07:00 AM

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i have been told that they pull about 1000 to 1200 watts. not sure about amps

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Aug 30, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tjbeggs

i have been told that they pull about 1000 to 1200 watts. not sure about amps

Amps = Watts / volts

1200 watts / 120 volts = 10 amps

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Aug 30, 2005 | 11:14 AM

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Thank you that helps out alot.
Looks like I will get a 2000w 15amp generator

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Aug 30, 2005 | 11:23 AM

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That doesn't leave much room to run anything else. OTOH, it only takes an hour or so to heat the truck. Should work fine.

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