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So my heat like barely works... not sure why last winter it worked great? its blows out..just not heat lol... so I have an idea with a 2000C-4000M watt inverter I have laying around.. hear me out
The heater is a 1500Watt, and the inverter is 2000 Continuous and 4000 Max, So im pretty sure it will work in that aspect. But I am wondering if I can run it off my "stock" electrical system? I have 2 batteries (rear Kinetik) but running on the stock alt because my 220Amp alt over heated. Can I run the heater? or should i wait to get my high output alt fixed and back (in a few days) Or does anyone know why my heat just doesnt work anymore? thanks! This post has been edited by mgnt232: Feb 3, 2010 - 8:08 PM -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Feb 1, 2010 - 6:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '09 From Malden, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
This will not work. Plain and simple. Just try and fix your heat.
The electrical system will overheat / malfunction / blow up / and destroy everything. 1500Watts is A LOT of power. If you think about it this way... Watt's law says -- 1Watt = 1 Volt X 1 Amp We know watts = 1500 We know volts (car on) = ~13 volts Therefore Amps = 1500/13 = 115 Amps A stock alternator puts out like between 60-80 Amps (At full capacity). Therefore, you will not only destroy your alternator, but you run the risk of blowing fuses and melting the wires that carry that kind of current. |
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Feb 2, 2010 - 1:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Well what about when I get back my mechman alt (a few days) I have all 1/0 gauges wiring, and my other alt is 150 idle and 220 amps at 3k
QUOTE (Ruroniarc @ Feb 1, 2010 - 6:15 PM)  This will not work. Plain and simple. Just try and fix your heat. The electrical system will overheat / malfunction / blow up / and destroy everything. 1500Watts is A LOT of power. If you think about it this way... Watt's law says -- 1Watt = 1 Volt X 1 Amp We know watts = 1500 We know volts (car on) = ~13 volts Therefore Amps = 1500/13 = 115 Amps A stock alternator puts out like between 60-80 Amps (At full capacity). Therefore, you will not only destroy your alternator, but you run the risk of blowing fuses and melting the wires that carry that kind of current. -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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mgnt232 delete post! Feb 1, 2010 - 5:02 PM
95st-celica pop your hood
You will see a cable that comes out... Feb 1, 2010 - 5:14 PM pyeatts Just wondering, is your water temp gauge coming up... Feb 1, 2010 - 5:25 PM
mgnt232 It heats up normal, goes just about the middle. Th... Feb 2, 2010 - 1:34 AM Hanyo i personally would not run a heater inside a car s... Feb 1, 2010 - 5:28 PM njccmd2002 thread jacking,
where can i get a cheap heater co... Feb 1, 2010 - 6:29 PM azian_advanced i'm willing to bet that all you need is replac... Feb 1, 2010 - 7:16 PM mgnt232 Brand new thermostat that was one of my thoughts ... Feb 2, 2010 - 1:45 AM |
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