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solarguy · 10-30-2010, 05:48 PM

OK, here's the fact,

If you run any common electric resistance heater at half voltage (eg rated 240V, operated on 120V) you will get 1/4 of the rated wattage out, as heat. So, a heater rated at 2000 watts, operated at half voltage, will only produce 500 watts of actual heat.

Voltage matters. A lot.

So, good observation on your part, that running a 220V heater on 96V doesn't get you much. Less than 1/4 of rated wattage in fact.

Your original plan to get a 120V heater to operate on 96V is a good idea, you just have to find one.

Can't help you with that part, very sorry.

troy

10-30-2010, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
solarguy EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: up north Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 34 Times in 26 Posts	Let's throw in one useful fact. OK, here's the fact, If you run any common electric resistance heater at half voltage (eg rated 240V, operated on 120V) you will get 1/4 of the rated wattage out, as heat. So, a heater rated at 2000 watts, operated at half voltage, will only produce 500 watts of actual heat. Voltage matters. A lot. So, good observation on your part, that running a 220V heater on 96V doesn't get you much. Less than 1/4 of rated wattage in fact. Your original plan to get a 120V heater to operate on 96V is a good idea, you just have to find one. Can't help you with that part, very sorry. troy __________________ 2004 VW TDI PD on bio want to build 150 mpg diesel streamliner.