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Old 10-24-2019, 01:04 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Thanks redpoint5 for that reference point. I would expect my audi to run similar numbers.

14A *13.2V = 185W

Roughly 1/4 HP of power.

If alternator and lead acid battery inefficiencies are taken in to account i would guesstimate that at 1/3 to 1/2 HP.
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