How to Calculate Battery Capacity for Van and RV Power Systems (and what are Amp-Hours?)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июн 2022
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  • @rosslukeman
    @rosslukeman  Год назад +4

    Get the Ultimate Van Power Cheat Sheet: www.rosslukeman.com/vanpower

    • @angelofthelight6650
      @angelofthelight6650 Месяц назад

      This video was extremely useful and extremely helpful especially since I'm more than likely gonna buy the battleborn battery. But the calculation itself is extraordinarily helpful i deeply appreciate this video it is the best video I have seen all this topic and I keep looking and everyone explains what it is but not how to do the calculation properly I deeply deeply appreciate this video!

  • @Franciscosonur
    @Franciscosonur 4 месяца назад +1

    you are a modern genius . the way that you explain is priceless . thank you, thank you. thank you.

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  4 месяца назад

      Wow, I appreciate that! Thanks for tuning in, I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @1972WoodridgeHighSchool-pk1qr
    @1972WoodridgeHighSchool-pk1qr 6 месяцев назад +2

    You're an outstanding teacher/instructor. Thank you for the info.

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in! I'm glad that was helpful!

  • @angelofthelight6650
    @angelofthelight6650 Месяц назад

    This video was extremely useful and extremely helpful especially since I'm more than likely gonna buy the battleborn battery. But the calculation itself is extraordinarily helpful i deeply appreciate this video it is the best video I have seen all this topic and I keep looking and everyone explains what it is but not how to do the calculation properly I deeply deeply appreciate this video!

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  19 дней назад

      Hey, awesome! Glad the calculation part helped you out. I know the batteries are pricey and it's good to know how much you need! Thanks for tuning in-

  • @Prowlerook
    @Prowlerook Год назад +2

    Just found you, hey thank you!! I have a brain that is slow on numbers (good on mechanics though).
    I love the way you did this, I even downloaded the vid so i can watch again & study the teachings.
    PEACE!

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад +1

      Awesome Shep, glad that was helpful! Yes this topic can be kind of heavy on the numbers. I'm glad this video was able to be a resource for you. It's a powerful topic once you know how to run the numbers. Thanks for watching!

  • @Phil-dg1yg
    @Phil-dg1yg Год назад +2

    Great job Ross! Still one off the best help for the newbies!just want to add without encroaching on the personal choices you make for your videos, the device that measures the current, Ah, eh.. which connects online also has a consumption, so pay attention to the result, in any case of my , experience :)) , which gives extra headroom. .. what is great:))💪🏻👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Phil! Great point on the power analyzer, I have seen some of them have separate plugs for their own power supply. That makes sense. Thanks for your support on this channel!

  • @yogawithmadelaine822
    @yogawithmadelaine822 Год назад +1

    Really good videos for figuring how much I need. Great job.

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад

      Awesome Madelaine, great to hear that was helpful!

  • @tommussington8330
    @tommussington8330 2 года назад +2

    Great video and explanations in this video I shared it to a couple Facebook groups

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад

      Thanks for checking it out and sharing it Tom! I appreciate it!

  • @hinch-man482
    @hinch-man482 Год назад +1

    This video finally made me understand a subject I’ve been largely clueless about.

  • @user-cx9fd1wk6g
    @user-cx9fd1wk6g 9 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @MICHELDILLIONS
    @MICHELDILLIONS Год назад +1

    Thank You , Golden explanation , from Watts to Amp hours , 100 Amp Battery
    🤗💖😊🏝🏡🏖🏞🤗💖😊🏝🏡🏖🏞🤗💖😊🏝🏡🏖🏞

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад +1

      Thanks for checking out the video Michel, I'm glad that was helpful!

  • @samsare4740
    @samsare4740 2 года назад +1

    Another good video Ross!

  • @norbertt.t6444
    @norbertt.t6444 Год назад

    Great explanation - great stuff

  • @denischarles7703
    @denischarles7703 Год назад

    Thank you from Brasil. Very good teacher.

  • @TheBillaro
    @TheBillaro 8 месяцев назад

    i need MORE. thats all i need to know

  • @joeltousignant6318
    @joeltousignant6318 Год назад +1

    Great video! You get an even better estimation if you account for efficiency or energy losses. For example, a power converter will require power to convert the power.

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад +5

      Thanks Joel but that was covered in the video regarding the inverter.

  • @ivanhoe6366
    @ivanhoe6366 Год назад +1

    Very nicely explained.

  • @user-ey8kj9pb8b
    @user-ey8kj9pb8b 7 месяцев назад

    This videos is amazingly useful!

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  7 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome! Thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you found this video useful!

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 2 года назад +2

    Thank you ... It will be interesting how to pre-plan estimate use

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  Год назад

      Thanks for watching David, yes it can be a lot of guestimating to figure out how long things will run, but calculating something will still give you a good idea of what kind of battery capacity you need.

  • @kanojoe1968
    @kanojoe1968 11 месяцев назад

    Great content !

  • @JohnEllis-wt1ij
    @JohnEllis-wt1ij 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent lecture. A whiteboard would be a good visual addition to your presentation.

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you found that helpful, thanks for the feedback!

  • @evergreenlogicsltd1811
    @evergreenlogicsltd1811 3 месяца назад

    Hello. Im from Mauritius and I've just subscribed to your channel.
    Can you guide me on which capacity of Lithium battery, usage capacity 90%, to run a water pump (3.5Kw 3 Phase) off grid for 12 hr.

  • @TangodownNZ
    @TangodownNZ Год назад

    Great! Thank you

  • @shaunkilcourse8097
    @shaunkilcourse8097 Год назад

    Hi I’m a truck driver and I am thinking of taking a 12v LED TV & PS4 to play for 2hrs per night! both low wattage. Really confused as to what set I need!

  • @piuserupe7407
    @piuserupe7407 Год назад

    I like it.

  • @sharonferra111
    @sharonferra111 Год назад +1

    Ross. I have 4 12v sla batteries that are wired as 24v into a 3000 growatt inverter hooked to 4 230v panels 35.7(voc) i am confused about the amp hrs available. They are 190ah each. So is that 760ah x 12? The reason i ask this is because my system got very low last night and system started beeping. Anyhow if this is not the forum to ask this question please just let me know. I am a beginner and really want to understanding how to use the system and really felt like this video gave me a bit more information but still a little confused. Thanks

    • @justincox7190
      @justincox7190 Год назад

      Simply add the ah of each battery. You say 190ah x 4 = 760. That's it my dewd. Don't over think it.

  • @utube1818
    @utube1818 8 месяцев назад

    Can anyone explain to me is why at 12.0 volts my leisure battery is (apparently) deeply discharged and needs changing.

  • @randymccormack4259
    @randymccormack4259 Год назад

    What about a diesel or gas heater fan pure hour.

  • @herkko61
    @herkko61 6 месяцев назад +1

    So, I think the highest energy consumption in a RV have: air condition, oven, refrigerator/freeze, (momentarily) coffee/hot water machine, vacuum cleaner!, power tools, ...

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  5 месяцев назад

      Sounds about right, those are all energy hogs! Thanks for tuning in-

  • @236vic
    @236vic 5 месяцев назад

    if you are drawing that much amps to run toaster its amp draw is very high for the battery causing damage to battery due to the draw? battery C rating being the draw should not be more than a certain level. to deal with this you need a capacitor between them to level out the inital draw? Can 1 use say a microwave capacitor 1.1 uf 2100vac between the inverter and battery to level out the inital draw made of the battery.

    • @Prowlerook
      @Prowlerook 5 месяцев назад

      The toaster runs off AC not DC (AC is 120V) The battery goes to a DC to AC inverter then you plug toaster into that but not all batteries are the same discharge rate! Check to see what the battery is rated at very important!

  • @cayrick
    @cayrick 10 месяцев назад

    Ross here is my issue. I have a Xantrex charger inverter ( widely used in vans) on a home backup application in the event of power failure. I have 6 - 6V Trojan L16RE-B deep cycle LA batteries in series parallel to deliver 12v. I live in a tropical enviornment and these have lasted 10 years but are showing signs of fatigue. The 20 hr rating on the bank is 1230 AH. I am being specific here but would be interested in a general response on different battery types of various sizes (pros and cons). As you know there have been a lot of advancements in batt. Tech over this period and there is now a plethora of different technologies including Lion (fires), LiFePo4, LA, AGM. It would be nice to go to one location (one of your videos) and have this addressed. You do a great job in addressing various issues so this is some thought for an upcoming video.

  • @turdboman
    @turdboman 9 месяцев назад

    SO THE TOASTER NEEDS TO BE WIRED WITH #4 AWG ?

    • @Prowlerook
      @Prowlerook 5 месяцев назад

      Toaster is AC not DC it would be running through a inverter.
      If the toaster was DC wire size would be different

  • @dan32one44
    @dan32one44 2 месяца назад +1

    Could never have to much power just ask our government 😝😂

    • @rosslukeman
      @rosslukeman  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha I agree. Thanks for tuning in again!

  • @s.mendez7160
    @s.mendez7160 Год назад

    you could get a 4 slot toaster...

  • @harrysollmer1644
    @harrysollmer1644 Год назад

    Hahaha funny 850w toaster every one I've seen is 2000w standard.

  • @demonhogo
    @demonhogo Год назад

    the answer is always more 😩