Date:         Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:37:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Comments: To: M'obeechi <obeechi@runbox.com>
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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/