induction stovetop

[buckland]

I guess this came to mind when Vic said he had one and I was wondering if this is the type of range top used? I would just assume these units must suck up a lot of amps and was wondering what the draw was to this over using the propane? Are they worth it (as I am 260 watt with two BB batteries = 200 Wh) I also have e-bikes to recharge as a priority.
I found this unit on a thread on a social media.... what is the most efficient unit?

 

[Vic Harder]

That’s the one I have. 200AH of BB batteries feeding a 3000w pure sine wave inverter. 1800w induction sucks 165A out of the batteries.

Boiling two kettles - 1.5L - takes about 40% of the batteries. The boil really fast. Only my camp chef Everest propane stove - 20000 BTU - is as fast.

Advantage is no flame/condensation inside the camper.

Disadvantage is you need lots of daily recharging opportunities and options

 

[buckland]

Gotcha.... Thanks Vic... The science of energy usage...
Can't wait for the desktop fusion reactor like in the "Jetsons"!!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Gotcha.... Thanks Vic... The science of energy usage...
Can't wait for the desktop fusion reactor like in the "Jetsons"!!

I am still waiting for the Flux capacitor so I can get Back to the Future.
Frank

 

[buckland]

I've been there... we are definitely better off here!

 

[billharr]

I have an induction on my van. Does use a lot of juice, but will be going to 600 amp hr of Li. They are instant in boiling water, but sometimes gas would be nice. If battery is low I need to start the generator and would rather not.

 

[craig333]

Dang bill thats a lot of amp hours. I thought 600 was getting carried away!

 

[PaulT]

Dang bill thats a lot of amp hours. I thought 600 was getting carried away!

You were right. 600 aH IS getting carried away. But 6000aH/100aH/battery==>60 batteries. 60 BB batteries * 31 lbs/battery ==> 1860 lbs. may be an order of magnitude issue.

My Hawk weighed 1463 lbs FOB from factory. Must be on a trailer. If I put 60 100 aH BB batteries in my camper, there would be no room for my wife or me.

I'm sensing a math error or typo somewhere. Although, math is definitely a weighty subject.

Paul

 

[billharr]

Dang bill thats a lot of amp hours. I thought 600 was getting carried away!

If you are doing a typo go big. Fixed 600 amp hr. I have a 12v AC. Will be able to run at night

 

[buckland]

Wow that is nice...what make is the 12V AC?

 

[billharr]

Wow that is nice...what make is the 12V AC?

12v ProAir 20,000 BTU

 

[eyemgh]

I am still waiting for the Flux capacitor so I can get Back to the Future.
Frank

 

[buckland]

I got two of those..... be careful with them.. you'll never know where you'll end up.
R

 

[eyemgh]

I got two of those..... be careful with them.. you'll never know where you'll end up.
R

Ha!

 

[mobilelists]

Where did you get yours? The local auto parts does not have anything in stock:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-500.html

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I got two of those..... be careful with them.. you'll never know where when you'll end up.
R

Rob, I fixed it for you…

 

[eyemgh]

Where did you get yours? The local auto parts does not have anything in stock:https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-500.html

Doc put it in along with an Iota charger and Noco plug.

 

[buckland]

Rob, I fixed it for you…

HA! .... I still prefer the "Way-Back" machine!