Re: [IRCA] Another back up idea ??
Rick, The "quick charge" unit at Fred Meyer is rated as a 15 minute period of trying to start the vehicle (cranking power), but in reading the specs I see the unit having 12V at 7A, so I presume that would mean it would power the R8 for at least 3 hours at 12V at 2A. Am I correct? Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Another back up idea ??
Patrick Martin wrote: > Now, would that work? He told me about "cranking > power", but no mention of how many amps per hour you could get out of > it. They come in different sizes. Anyone know if that would work? Of > course is has the 12V to 110V but that would only be plugged in to > recharge. Generally, if the battery has a cranking power rating, it isn't a true deep-cycle battery. You'd have to now the exact battery inside to know for sure, maybe the manufacturer's site would have something on a replacement that would take you to some specs. A regular non deep cycle battery is pretty well useless after 10 or 12 complete discharge cycles. Rick Kunath ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Another back up idea ??
I called the local Nap Auto parts store to get the lighter plug to run the wire outside, and the guy suggested a few things, then I asked him about a "Quick Start" box. He said they had them at $50 on up. They are a gel-cel and have a built in trickle charger that you just plug in the wall to recharge. Now, would that work? He told me about "cranking power", but no mention of how many amps per hour you could get out of it. They come in different sizes. Anyone know if that would work? Of course is has the 12V to 110V but that would only be plugged in to recharge. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
