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Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 08:14 PM
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Posted By Chance
Dan, look at the website for your specific air...

Dan, look at the website for your specific air conditioner first -- whichever brand you have.

In the specs you may find reference to an optional heater assembly similar to the one attached for a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,775
Posted By Chance
No, I'm not. I'm not even sure it's practical to...

No, I'm not. I'm not even sure it's practical to convert an air conditioner into a heat pump.

I'm referring to heat strips that many ACs offer as an option. They work essentially at 100%...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,775
Posted By Chance
Not really. If you build your own you can buy...

Not really. If you build your own you can buy 120 Volt heater elements if that keeps it simpler. The beauty of custom making anything is that you control what to use.

By the way, another option...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 06:58 PM
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Views: 4,775
Posted By Chance
We have a small fan also to help the AC out on...

We have a small fan also to help the AC out on hot days, so I was curious how much power it draws by comparison.

Turns out our fan is rated 0.6 Amps, or +/- 70 watts. Our portable heater, on the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 03:25 PM
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Views: 4,775
Posted By Chance
Rusty, you must have one of the larger units. Of...

Rusty, you must have one of the larger units. Of the three models offered, only the smallest 1800 watt unit appears to be designed to work on 30-Amp 120-Volt power. As you mentioned, the two...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 04:24 AM
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Views: 4,775
Posted By Chance
Not very long unless you have a lot of batteries....

Not very long unless you have a lot of batteries.

The typical RV battery has a capacity of roughly 1 kW-hour. If you have two of them that's roughly 2 kW-hours to empty based on 20-hour rate. ...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-12-2015, 01:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,775
Posted By Chance
My 2 cents...... If saving money by reducing...

My 2 cents......

If saving money by reducing propane is your primary goal, you can install electric heat a lot cheaper and a lot safer by going to Walmart or wherever and buy 3 or 4 portable 1500...
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