Yes, I tried to get worst case with heat mode at 86F with the outside temp at 17F, got 6.5A. In cool mode with less differential I measured 5.1A Best regards Mark
Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2024, at 7:46 PM, (-Phil-) <p...@ingineerix.com> wrote: The power drawn by the heat pump depends on the delta-T (temperature differences) and demand (fan speed). On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 4:32 PM Mark Hanson <markehans...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Phil > Sounds like a project :-) > I also have a Schneider SW4024 that powers the well pump and fridge during a > power outage but the LiFePO4 batts are only 7KWh tied to 1200W solar panels > and a Bergey XL-1 (1KW rated) but at night in a storm probably only get 5KWh > out. I just measured the 2020 EnergyStar 1ton heat pump at 6.5A 120V (about > 26Seer) which is better than I thought. I have a similar Klimaire that’s > 2014 and draws 12A 120V doing the same job (about 17seer). Maybe just put > another log on the fire :-) > Stay warm , > Mark > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 16, 2024, at 6:27 PM, (-Phil-) <p...@ingineerix.com> wrote: > > > I have successfully hooked a Mini-Split (240v) up to a Tesla pack directly. > You have to perform an analysis to make sure it can support DC, and there are > only a few that can, as most of the indoor-unit fans use AC motors, but there > are a few that use BLDC. You would not be able to do this with a 120v unit > unless it's internally using a capacitor doubler (I have seen a few that do > this!). > > On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM Mark E. Hanson via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> > wrote: >> Hi Folks, >> >> I was reading Otmar's inverter connection to a Tesla-3 and looks like Tesla >> makes it really difficult to run a 1500W 12V inverter from their EVs. My >> Bolt shows 130A available from its DC-DC converter, just clamp the Harbor >> Fright inverter (have 1500W with 200A inline breaker, short aligator clamps) >> on the battery & the Leaf appears to be rated about 90A, so probably not >> enough to run my mini-split at 12A, 120V. Presently if the power goes out >> - I just put another log in my wood stove, but thinking it would be nice to >> run one of my EV's as the 64KWH power source incase the power goes out for >> awhile. I have a Bergey wind turbine on LiFePO4 7KWH batteries, but that >> would only last a few hours running the Pioneer mini-split. Has anyone done >> this successfully? The Bolt has to be *on* in neutral or park with the key >> in to keep the DC-DC converter alive. Would rather not have a Kerosun for >> backup... >> >> Subject: Model 3 Inverter Power Connection - Otmar's Variety Blog >> >> >> https://www.cafeelectric.com/blog/2020/06/08/inverter-power-connection-1/ >> >> >> >> Have a renewable energy day, >> >> Mark >> >> Mark E. Hanson >> 184 Vista Lane >> Fincastle, VA 24090 >> 540-473-1248 phone & FAX, 540-816-0812 cell >> REEVA: community service RE & EV project club >> Website: www.REEVAdiy.org (See Project Gallery) >> UL Certified PV Installer >> My RE&EV Circuits: www.EVDL.org/lib/mh >> REEVA Demo: http://youtu.be/4kqWn2H-rA0 >> Fincastle Solar Weather Station >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org >> No other addresses in TO and CC fields >> HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/ >> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20240116/cc39e957/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
