[nrv-hams] power source question

[Knight, Dave]

Depends on how much current the lights draw!  If they are LEDs, you can
probably get enough juice from a cheap-o 140 watt inverter
<http://www.sears.com/diehard-140-watt-power-inverter-with-built-in/p-02871522000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4>
that just plugs into your cigarette lighter outlet.

FWIW, a 1500 watt inverter (major overkill for a string of Christmas
lights!) should be connected directly to the Tahoe's battery.  Most auto
cigarette/aux outlets are fused at 20 amps (at 12 v that's 240 watts max).

--

In your time of need, may your piece be with you!

On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 9:46 AM, Patrick Johnson <
patrickjohnson1015 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Group,
>
> Diane and I are taking the kid to a "trunk and treat" on Sunday and we
> would like to run a string of halloween lights we have.  Looking for
> suggestions on best method  to power a string of lights w/an AC plug
> from a Tahoe's DC power system.
>
> 73s
> patrick
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