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Originally posted by DealorNoDeal View Post
That's why I don't want to get a generator. We live less than a mile from the sea, and anything left in our damp old garage just rots. I'd have no confidence that I'd be able to rely on a generator when I needed it.
At least with an inverter, it's small and I can keep it indoors.
The 12V connecting leads were even more impressive, as was the size of the electric crimp crimping machine.
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C914124
When the restoration took place, a full masterworks inverter/ charger system was installed. This has since been removed professionally and can be negotiated as part of the sale. This system cost £6k to fit and can be included in the sale.
Last edited by DoctorStrangelove; 21 September 2022, 12:16.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View Post
Yesterday's Wheeler Dealers S12 ep 16 with the Citroen HY van showed the kind of inverter and battery necessary for running stuff taking kW: the battery is big & the inverter is bigger.
The 12V connecting leads were even more impressive, as was the size of the electric crimp crimping machine.
Note also the use of an AGM battery which is much more tolerant of deep discharges than ordinary lead acid ones.
I didn't spot the fuses in the video but rating these is interesting too!
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Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View Post
I've watched series 1 onwards on Quest god knows how many times. Favourite episode was probably the Lambo but I do remember the Citroen van conversion.Scoots still says that Apr 2020 didn't mark the start of a new stock bull market.Comment
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Originally posted by Protagoras View Post
There may be a typo in there. It says 'masterworks' but the inverter looks like a MasterVolt from the colour scheme ...?
Note also the use of an AGM battery which is much more tolerant of deep discharges than ordinary lead acid ones.
I didn't spot the fuses in the video but rating these is interesting too!
https://www.cactusnav.com/mastervolt...oaAiVFEALw_wcB
150A, 3kW. No wonder he could boil a kettle.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View Post150A, 3kW. No wonder he could boil a kettle.
I have a 600W one, it does take a while to boil the water though.
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Originally posted by DealorNoDeal View Post
That's why I don't want to get a generator. We live less than a mile from the sea, and anything left in our damp old garage just rots. I'd have no confidence that I'd be able to rely on a generator when I needed it.
At least with an inverter, it's small and I can keep it indoors.
The nice thing being you can charge it from mains/car and even solar panels while it's in use. You don't need an inverter and you don't need a constant power source.
They are somewhat pricey though. https://www.hampshiregenerators.co.u...power-station/Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostThey are somewhat pricey though.Scoots still says that Apr 2020 didn't mark the start of a new stock bull market.Comment
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get a decent leisure battery. Car battery is designed for short term, high current use.
AGM batteries are probably the best and designed for repeated use.
For occasional use a bog standard Halfords leisure battery will be fine. They do a variety of sizes (in watt hours).See You Next TuesdayComment
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Lidl(tm) are offering inverters at the moment.
I wonder if they know something we don't.
If they start offering leisure batteries and petrol generators too I'll start to worry a bit.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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