Help on Using a 12v AC system...

Help on Using a 12v AC system...

08-12-2008, 08:42 AM

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hammersley

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Help on Using a 12v AC system...

I'm looking at a pickup "camper" that has the option of using an inexpensive window AC (home unit) - and venting it outside....and running it entirly on 3 HD 12 v batteries. There are a lot of manufactures - such as this one....Now the Camper Dealer is building a cabinet for this to run in.....some questions....

1. It uses 5.5 amps when running on 120.....when she runs through a converter what is the draw?????

2. I have a blank sheet of paper so I can install a bunch of batteries....What batteries would you use and what would be the run time for say 3 or 4 ?? Now I realize that the AC won't run all the time......

3. Please explain the advantage of using a 6 volt battery?

AFS60NX Energy Star 6,000 BTU Window A/C

115 Volts / 60 Hz / 1758 Watts / 5.5 Amps

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