On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 7:14 AM, M'obeechi <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > Hey Michael, > > Did you guys idle the HMVVE's when using the Sine Wave inverter? I can imagine not being able to start the engine could be a problem in combat... > One of the fastest tracks to the number one slot on my s#*&t list is to run the batteries down below the level where they will start the vehicle. Of course, we idled them as required. Occasionally, you have to jump-start a truck. Most of the time, this is not necessary. The HMMWV battery system has a lot of reserve power. The inverters were used primarily to run laptop computers and charge lithium batteries. The other stuff (radios, etc.) use a LOT more power than computers and are the real battery drain. -- Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9TD http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/ |
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