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Old 07-18-2018, 07:24 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Considering that it's fed by the battery with 12V DC, the entire system shouldn't operate with more than 180W.
Yes, when the car's not running, it's 12V. When it is running, the alternator is keeping the voltage up around 14.5V, hence my 217W figure.
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