Max Wattage

[ESA1178]

Hi all.

My manual says that wattage use can be no more than 120 watts max or 190 watts for 2 or more.
Does that mean 2 or more from one outlet? Or 2 or more overall?
I have a 400 watt inverter and the combined wattage for items that I would be powering is 280 watts.


Thoughts?

Thanks!


Sam

 

[RonDawg]

Max wattage for what?

 

[ESA1178]

Hi Ron:

From the VW manual for my car:

Maximum power draw
Socket Maximum power draw
12 Volts 120 watts

If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the total power draw of all connected devices must never be more than 190 watts ⇒ .

The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have information on them that says how much power they draw.

 

[ESA1178]

My Son will be using a game console drawing 240W and a monitor drawing 60w
Car will be in motion at all times...
Mark

 

[Verkehr]

Hard wire the inverter to the battery using a separate relay controlled by the ignition.

While charging or driving, the car should handle about 200 amps on the 12v circuit before it starts to drain the lead acid battery.

 

[JoulesThief]

Get a separate power supply battery for your kids games, unless you want to buy a new battery and or alternator for your e-Golf. Or find a more energy efficient game for your son, that runs on 12V and doesn't suffer the loses that an inverter creates.

I have a 12V Samsung 24" TV in my travel trailer, 1080p, that draws 18 watts, and it's a very good, bright display, so find something more energy efficient that runs on 12V.