Ok, I'm a small dealer and I don't have any office space. What I do have is an environmentally controlled storage facility. A nice 16' x 10' unit. What's missing however, is an electrical outlet. The storage facility really frowns on you doing actual work there, and I'm not wanting to really establish a work environment there either. However, what I WOULD like to accomplish is to be able to turn a machine on, test it really quick once I replace a needed part, or getting it ready for delivery, jut to make sure its still working correctly, or the repair fixed the issue..
Now the challenge! NO GENERATORS ALLOWED! This was exactly how the term was written upon my request to the storage facility. So, I got to thinking about how I could pull off something that would work, yet wouldn't resemble a generator. Here is the idea, and I want your feedback on the "idea" not something like switch places, use my garage, yada yada... Thanks!
I want to take two truck batteries, which I already have, and connect them in parallel. Thus boosting the amps and energy storage without boosting the voltage. Then I wanted to use a Power Inverter to plug in the machine. Most of the equipment I test will be 50ppm to 25ppm units. I think maybe a couple will be on a 20amp but for the most part, the standard 15 amp should suffice.
Anyway, the inverters I want to consider: What is the general consensus about how many watts I would need?? I am looking at one of three inverters and would like your input...
1.) 2000 watt continuous/4000 watt peak
2.) 3000 watt continuous/6000 watt peak
3.) 5000 watt continuous/10000 watt peak
Second question. With only two truck batteries "Interstate Batteries Model 1000 CCA Product ID 31-XHD" What should I expect as far as time it will last before charging is required? Any thoughts? I can also add a third battery if necessary, but right now I am going to just rig a cart (country finesse) using this stock number at Harbor Freight Tools - www.harborfreight.com - Item Number 61930 - "16 In. x 30 In.Two Shelf Industrial Polypropylene Service Cart". I'll put the batteries in the bottom of the cart and have the inverter in the top. Also, I can still have room to keep a small tool box in the upper section.
What is your thoughts on this type of "country finessed" solution for running a copier in a NO GENERATOR ALLOWED zone? Thanks in advance for any suggestive ideas you might have or feedback on this possible solution....
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