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Old 06-05-2008, 10:08 PM   #16 (permalink)
JohnnyGrey
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Yes, a 300W draw will cause less drag on the engine than the AC compressor - if your alternator can handle it. Expect to lose 1hp, where the AC might use 10 or more.

However, I think you'll find a 300W TEC to be grossly inadequate for your purposes. Did you get my point on the importance of blocking UV/IR rays at the windows? 1KW of heat per square meter is nothing to write off.
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