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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on August 20, 2008, 4:30 pm
wrote:
>
>
> > Would it be possible to use a reciprocating saw powered by a 12 volt
> > power inverter plugged into my car cigarette lighter without burning
> > out my wiring?
>
> > If so, What type power inverter would be best to use?
>
> > Would I need to use it direct from my battery?
>
> > The power information from the side of the saw is, 115 volts, 6 amps,
> > 50-60 HZ, 0-2300 SPM.
>
> > Thanks for any advice
> > Dan
>
> no.
>
> 115v@6a is 675 watts. at 12v, that's 57 amps not counting inefficiencies =
in
> the conversion. a cigarette lighter fuse is usually around 5-10 amps, if
> that.
buy a inverter twice the wattage of the saw, and connect directly to
the battery. inverters are very nice to have around:)
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