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Originally Posted by jaschrumpf
I'm a bit confused with the power conversion. A Honda 1000W generator puts out 1000W at 120V AC. 1W = 1A X 1V, so in this case:
1000W = ~8A X 120V
If you replace that 120V with 12V and keep the wattage the same, don't you get:
1000W = ~80A X 12V
The power output is the wattage, and it should remain constant, shouldn't it? If you lower the voltage, doesn't the amperage increase? Or is this one of those AC/DC things?
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I believe the generators, although 1000 watts on their 120v outlets, also have a 12v outlet on them that puts out a very small wattage. That's why people connect their boat's 120v battery charger (the one used at the dock) to the 120v outlet on the generator.
You math looks good, it's just the outlets on the generator itself.
Regards,
Brad