AC Power capacity in 450h
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I have a 2010 450h. Want to run a very small Remington Limb N Trim electric chainsaw from the vehicle ac outlet. The chainsaw draws 8 amps,but does not state any wattage. The car outlet is rated for 100watts. I have no idea what kind of watts the chainsaw draws. Do I run a risk of damage to the ac inverter in the car, or will it simply trip the switch if there is an overload?
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Anyone may be tempted due to the capacity of the traction battery.
Typically hand held electronics is what the plug supports. These days laptops can draw near the max ratings. I would not consider anything else, the list of NOT to use items includes microwaves, coffee maker, toaster, iron and machinery for yard use. [not a camping friendly machine].
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Typically hand held electronics is what the plug supports. These days laptops can draw near the max ratings. I would not consider anything else, the list of NOT to use items includes microwaves, coffee maker, toaster, iron and machinery for yard use. [not a camping friendly machine].
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You'll need to hardwire a very powerful DC-AC inverter to the 12V battery.
Something along these lines, judging by the 8 amp requirement at 120V (1000WT):
https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-w...ter-63429.html
I figure our traction battery and inverter are good for 100 amps at 12V. That will produce ~ 1200WT.
If course, this being a chain saw, I'd be very wary of constant draw changes due to its workload type.
A fridge or a TV may be fine, but something this peaky has potential to do a lot of damage.
Good 'ol gas chainsaw would be a much cheaper alternative.
Something along these lines, judging by the 8 amp requirement at 120V (1000WT):
https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-w...ter-63429.html
I figure our traction battery and inverter are good for 100 amps at 12V. That will produce ~ 1200WT.
If course, this being a chain saw, I'd be very wary of constant draw changes due to its workload type.
A fridge or a TV may be fine, but something this peaky has potential to do a lot of damage.
Good 'ol gas chainsaw would be a much cheaper alternative.
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