120v On Board Air using an inverter
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120v On Board Air using an inverter
I have an inverter that is rated for 400w(800w peak), has anyone ever considered using a small 120v air compressor (like a nailer size) on their rig for on board air? I want to use air tools, i realize this isn't a big enough compressor for some tools, but it will run an impact(not to it's max of course).
Seems you can pick up a decent used one for cheap. I figured i would separate the motor/pump from the tank, relocate those two pieces.
I tried searching but all i get is 12v OBA.
thanks
Seems you can pick up a decent used one for cheap. I figured i would separate the motor/pump from the tank, relocate those two pieces.
I tried searching but all i get is 12v OBA.
thanks
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No i havent tried, my father has one i was going to use a s a test. I'm guessing the start up draw is going to be more then the inverter can handle. The compressor claims to only draw 260w.
Last edited by RBX; 11-08-2010 at 11:38 AM.
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sorry, i should mention that the inverter is installed in a truck that is not running at the moment(nor tagged), oh, and the inverter isn't actually connected to the battery yet.....i'm just thinking out loud.
thanks
compressor claims 260watts, i will edit the above...mistake....amps...watts...they are the same right?...haha!
thanks
compressor claims 260watts, i will edit the above...mistake....amps...watts...they are the same right?...haha!
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I was thinking the same thing, I have a 400w inverter that i use to power my small round compressor that i got from HF for like 39 bucks, it works fine but needs a bigger tank, I have a larger inverter that I was thinking on installing in the rig and hooking to the compressor if i mount it somewhere in the rig. not sure what to do yet...to many choices.
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OHM's Law:
Ohm's Law defines the relationships between (P) power, (E) voltage, (I) current, and (R) resistance. One ohm is the resistance value through which one volt will maintain a current of one ampere.
( I ) Current is what flows on a wire or conductor like water flowing down a river. Current flows from negative to positive on the surface of a conductor. Current is measured in (A) amperes or amps.
( E ) or V for volts Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit. It's the push or pressure behind current flow through a circuit, and is measured in (V) volts.
( R ) Resistance determines how much current will flow through a component. Resistors are used to control voltage and current levels. A very high resistance allows a small amount of current to flow. A very low resistance allows a large amount of current to flow. Resistance is measured in ohms.
( P ) Power is the amount of current times the voltage level at a given point measured in wattage or watts
ohms law calculator link:
http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/page2.asp
source for this stuff below:
Calculate for Voltage (E)
E = I x R
E = P / I
E = Square Root of (P x R)
Calculate for Resistance (R)
R = P / I ^2
R = E / I
R = E^ 2 / P
Calculate for Power (P)
P = I ^2 x R
P = E x I
P = E ^2 / R
Calculate for Current (I)
I = P / E
I = Square Root of (P / R)
I = E / R
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I love YT. Just wait a week or less and your question will come up without even asking it.
I got a free pancake aircompressor from my boss, and can score an inverter for cheap. Poormans OBA! I will keep an eye on this thread for even more ideas.
I got a free pancake aircompressor from my boss, and can score an inverter for cheap. Poormans OBA! I will keep an eye on this thread for even more ideas.
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nope here: edumacate yourself Watt=P, Current is Amps=I
OHM's Law:
Ohm's Law defines the relationships between (P) power, (E) voltage, (I) current, and (R) resistance. One ohm is the resistance value through which one volt will maintain a current of one ampere.
( I ) Current is what flows on a wire or conductor like water flowing down a river. Current flows from negative to positive on the surface of a conductor. Current is measured in (A) amperes or amps.
( E ) or V for volts Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit. It's the push or pressure behind current flow through a circuit, and is measured in (V) volts.
( R ) Resistance determines how much current will flow through a component. Resistors are used to control voltage and current levels. A very high resistance allows a small amount of current to flow. A very low resistance allows a large amount of current to flow. Resistance is measured in ohms.
( P ) Power is the amount of current times the voltage level at a given point measured in wattage or watts
ohms law calculator link:
http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/page2.asp
source for this stuff below:
Calculate for Voltage (E)
E = I x R
E = P / I
E = Square Root of (P x R)
Calculate for Resistance (R)
R = P / I ^2
R = E / I
R = E^ 2 / P
Calculate for Power (P)
P = I ^2 x R
P = E x I
P = E ^2 / R
Calculate for Current (I)
I = P / E
I = Square Root of (P / R)
I = E / R
OHM's Law:
Ohm's Law defines the relationships between (P) power, (E) voltage, (I) current, and (R) resistance. One ohm is the resistance value through which one volt will maintain a current of one ampere.
( I ) Current is what flows on a wire or conductor like water flowing down a river. Current flows from negative to positive on the surface of a conductor. Current is measured in (A) amperes or amps.
( E ) or V for volts Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit. It's the push or pressure behind current flow through a circuit, and is measured in (V) volts.
( R ) Resistance determines how much current will flow through a component. Resistors are used to control voltage and current levels. A very high resistance allows a small amount of current to flow. A very low resistance allows a large amount of current to flow. Resistance is measured in ohms.
( P ) Power is the amount of current times the voltage level at a given point measured in wattage or watts
ohms law calculator link:
http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/page2.asp
source for this stuff below:
Calculate for Voltage (E)
E = I x R
E = P / I
E = Square Root of (P x R)
Calculate for Resistance (R)
R = P / I ^2
R = E / I
R = E^ 2 / P
Calculate for Power (P)
P = I ^2 x R
P = E x I
P = E ^2 / R
Calculate for Current (I)
I = P / E
I = Square Root of (P / R)
I = E / R
The compressor is a good idea, subscribed to see if it works.
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Since I jet fired the truck up last night, I'll have to swing by my father's house and test his compressor. I am thinking I can mount the comp(sans tank) in the bed wall behind the seat. It will be loud in the truck but out of the elements.
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