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Sept 21, 2020 21:10:44 GMT
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Where I work on cars I don't have access to mains or air. With decent cordless tools being so expensive and the fact that I would only use them occasionally I've been thinking about getting an inverter. I would be using it to run a rattle gun, a drill and an angle grinder.
Would this be too stressful on the electrical system of the car? I don't want to be killing alternators or electronic modules.
Cheers
George
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Sept 22, 2020 8:54:28 GMT
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It's done on plenty of transits, most use at least one large extra deep cycle battery a split charge system and often have a high output alternator (220A).
It also depends on how much you intend to use the tool for, the odd quick burst and you will get away with an inverter straight off the car battery (may need to fit a larger capacity deep cycle one). A 800w Inverter will be pulling something like 70A out of the 12V system most modern alternators will cope with this but obviously everything will be more highly stressed and any weaknesses bought to the surface. It should not damage modules but dragging the battery voltage down does play havoc with them in terms of function. (they will recover with a good charged battery).
Another option may be to pick up 12V powertools without the battery (plenty around as in many cases a new tool and battery is not much more than the battery) then re-wire it to work off the car's 12v via a cable.
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melle
South West
It'll come out in the wash.
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Sept 22, 2020 10:24:56 GMT
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Maybe a small generator would be a better/ cheaper option?
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