Advice On Use Of 12V Oscillating Fan Using Vehicle Battery Only When Parked
Duh said
05:42 PM Nov 2, 2012
Can anyone tell me please how long I could safely use a 12V 7W 7inch Oscillating Fan in my Mitsubishi Outlander when parked (motor off, using on auxillarly socket only on vehicle crank battery only).
Because of weigth considerations I do not want to carry an additional battery.
I only want to use it for a short period when parked overnight then moving on next day.
I use to run 3x 8 watt fluro's of a motor bike battery with no problems at all
she would start up no problems in the morning
that was 3 times from what you are pulling out of your battery
so I would safeley say atleast 5 hrs a night mate
Hope that this will help you
Regards John
Duh said
07:07 PM Nov 2, 2012
Thanks John,
I do have a 1200W jump starter that says if fully charged I could get about 13 hours for a 9 watt fan, but it is very heavy and would prefer not to carry it due to weight etc.
Much appreciated,
Vic
Cruising Cruze said
08:21 PM Nov 2, 2012
you dont have to hold the whole time ,lol
just put it some where in the car
Duh said
10:47 PM Nov 2, 2012
Cruising Cruze wrote:
you dont have to hold the whole time ,lol
just put it some where in the car
The load and weight in my car, not holding it. Because of limited space I am trying to eliminate the need to carry too much.
If I can get limited use of the fan during overnight stops off the crank battery without flattening it I will be happy with that.
Duh said
06:53 PM Nov 6, 2012
jimricho wrote:
How long is a piece of string? It depends on the size (amphour capacity, probably an unknown quantity) and general condition of the battery. I'd be inclined to carry the jump starter just in case you "stretch the friendship" with car's battery.
Thanks for that Jim, I didn't know there was such a thing!
I do have a multi meter hidden in the junk in my shed that someone gave to me but I have never used, so could find that and use it if I had to but like the convenience of the one shown without having to lift the bonnet.
-- Edited by Duh on Tuesday 6th of November 2012 06:58:06 PM
jimricho said
02:13 AM Nov 7, 2012
How long is a piece of string? It depends on the size (amphour capacity, probably an unknown quantity) and general condition of the battery. I'd be inclined to carry the jump starter just in case you "stretch the friendship" with car's battery.
Can anyone tell me please how long I could safely use a 12V 7W 7inch Oscillating Fan in my Mitsubishi Outlander when parked (motor off, using on auxillarly socket only on vehicle crank battery only).
Because of weigth considerations I do not want to carry an additional battery.
I only want to use it for a short period when parked overnight then moving on next day.
G'day Vic
I use to run 3x 8 watt fluro's of a motor bike battery with no problems at all
she would start up no problems in the morning
that was 3 times from what you are pulling out of your battery
so I would safeley say atleast 5 hrs a night mate
Hope that this will help you
Regards John
Thanks John,
I do have a 1200W jump starter that says if fully charged I could get about 13 hours for a 9 watt fan, but it is very heavy and would prefer not to carry it due to weight etc.
Much appreciated,
Vic
you dont have to hold the whole time ,lol
just put it some where in the car
The load and weight in my car, not holding it. Because of limited space I am trying to eliminate the need to carry too much.
If I can get limited use of the fan during overnight stops off the crank battery without flattening it I will be happy with that.
Thanks for that Jim, I didn't know there was such a thing!
I do have a multi meter hidden in the junk in my shed that someone gave to me but I have never used, so could find that and use it if I had to but like the convenience of the one shown without having to lift the bonnet.
-- Edited by Duh on Tuesday 6th of November 2012 06:58:06 PM
A voltmeter (eg a multimeter) would be handy to check the battery to ensure you're draining too much. One of these may be handy...http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QP2220
Why not connect a low voltage cutoff to the battery ?
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MB3678
Another good thought to consider, thanks Chris!
Thanks Sheba,
That's a good price!
Sheba
What was the DX number for this item
[I got one for less than $5.00. AU. from DealXtreme a few weeks ago. Freight free.]
Thanks
Peter