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Inverter to run electric 1kw or 2kw fan heater
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<blockquote data-quote="Jono1968vanup" data-source="post: 603933" data-attributes="member: 27107"><p>Hi. I've been looking through past posts on inverters and I haven't been able to find the answers to my questions.</p><p>Basically I don't want to rely on my heat exchangers to give me heat to the front of the van. I also want to fit J tubes instead. </p><p>Id like to be able to use a 1 or 2 KW 240v electric fan heater which I would only have switched on via a suitable inverter while my engine was running.</p><p>I read an article on line that mentions the size of your alternator. What I cant find is the maths to calculate what size of alternator I would need to ensure that I can power a fan heater without detrimental effects on my battery whilst running.</p><p>I currently have a 55amp alternator fitted. I know that there are 75amp alternators available but have no idea if I need to upgrade to the 75amp.</p><p>I do hope the above makes sense and somebody out there can offer me some advice on the way forward.</p><p>Thanks</p><p>Jono</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jono1968vanup, post: 603933, member: 27107"] Hi. I've been looking through past posts on inverters and I haven't been able to find the answers to my questions. Basically I don't want to rely on my heat exchangers to give me heat to the front of the van. I also want to fit J tubes instead. Id like to be able to use a 1 or 2 KW 240v electric fan heater which I would only have switched on via a suitable inverter while my engine was running. I read an article on line that mentions the size of your alternator. What I cant find is the maths to calculate what size of alternator I would need to ensure that I can power a fan heater without detrimental effects on my battery whilst running. I currently have a 55amp alternator fitted. I know that there are 75amp alternators available but have no idea if I need to upgrade to the 75amp. I do hope the above makes sense and somebody out there can offer me some advice on the way forward. Thanks Jono [/QUOTE]
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