Date:         Thu, 30 Jun 2005 18:12:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
Comments: To: Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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Hi Doug,

I don't think so.

530 Watts might seem like it would fit under the capacity of the
1000W, but the inverter will not hold up under continuous load. The
1000W rating represents the capacity for a short term spike. In
regular continuous load it would probably only support about 300-400W.

I have a 400W inverter in the westfakia, and it won't run a
continuous load of more than 150W for more than a few seconds before
it buckles.

Happy trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
http://www.busesofthecorn.com


  On 30-Jun-05, at 3:44 PM, Doug in Calif wrote:

> Well, its ALMOST July here and its definitely beginning to warm up.
> I was just at Sams Club and noticed they had a very small AC window
> unit
> that puts out 5150 btu and is quite energy efficient draws 4.5 amps
> 110vt  530 watts.  $77 BUCKS!
>
>
> It was running and the ice cold air sure felt good. I lifted it up
> to see how heavy, I am guessing
> 40-50 lbs. Its only about a 12 inches tall and a little bit longer
> not much off from a cube.
>
> Just wondering if my 1000 watt AC inverter would handle it while
> the engine is running.
>
> I think its small enough to ride in the passenger floor area of the
> front seat,
> I would have to duct the warm air out with a dryer vent hose.
>
> I know I saw a unit like this rigged up in the passenger window.
>
> not sure if the rating on the label is start amps or continuos.
>
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Be Cool,
>
>
> Doug Fayne
> 87 dove blue (hot) syncro with no a/c and a bad heater shut off
> valve to boot!
>
>
>