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How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
...to supply heated gear? I have a 55 watt (max) liner, and 27 watt (max) gloves.
I doubt I'd run them at full draw, so lets say 50% use gives us a 40 watt continous draw.
I can't find any specs on the outputs of the NC30.
thanks..
--jeff
I doubt I'd run them at full draw, so lets say 50% use gives us a 40 watt continous draw.
I can't find any specs on the outputs of the NC30.
thanks..
--jeff
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
OHMS LAW
I = PV
55+27=82W max demand
82W/14V = 5.8A Extra load.
not sure on the Alternator output, but that would be the best place to start then calculate total demand with EVERY thing on.
hope this helps Rick
I = PV
55+27=82W max demand
82W/14V = 5.8A Extra load.
not sure on the Alternator output, but that would be the best place to start then calculate total demand with EVERY thing on.
hope this helps Rick
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
So far, I've come up empty on the search for the gross or net max output on the NC.
Anyone know the spare capacity?
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Anyone know the spare capacity?
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
If i wasnt busy right now id work it out for you.
but im pretty sure its documented in the haynes manual.
also find out what type of alt it is the VFR uses and you can find out max output, and then workout what you have spare after all is calculated.
could put a rough figure in with the fuses rupture capacity.
is it
3 x 10A
1 x 15A
1 x 30A master, you could use the 30A master as your max load,
again reverse/transpose ohms law to get
P = I x V
30A x 14V = 420W MAX Demand/Required bearing in mind that start up will draw HUGE current, but the alternator isnt used for that
so on the basis of that CB400, i think youll be safe with an extra 5.8A or 82W
ps thanks for the good karma
but im pretty sure its documented in the haynes manual.
also find out what type of alt it is the VFR uses and you can find out max output, and then workout what you have spare after all is calculated.
could put a rough figure in with the fuses rupture capacity.
is it
3 x 10A
1 x 15A
1 x 30A master, you could use the 30A master as your max load,
again reverse/transpose ohms law to get
P = I x V
30A x 14V = 420W MAX Demand/Required bearing in mind that start up will draw HUGE current, but the alternator isnt used for that
so on the basis of that CB400, i think youll be safe with an extra 5.8A or 82W
ps thanks for the good karma

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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
The genny should be able to cope I reckon..why not?
You'll be saving the reg rec some grief too...
You can always fit a GSXR K5/7 kit and have oodles of power...!!
You'll be saving the reg rec some grief too...
You can always fit a GSXR K5/7 kit and have oodles of power...!!
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
It outputs 350 watts
Not a great deal left over when you factor in
Headlamp / Indicators / Brake Lights, Ignition box / Coils
Not a great deal left over when you factor in
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
Thanks all. Now I have the output, I cna figure it all out.
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
need to write that into the cover of the haynes as i will probally forget!Neosophist wrote:It outputs 350 watts
Not a great deal left over when you factor in
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
also unfortunatley i only have a AC Ammeter, but will try work it out somehow with another meter i have when the bike is next runnin for a more accurate result.
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Re: How many spare watts does a NC30 have...
Hi, just messure the voltage across the battery with everything plugged in and switched on with the bike running, if voltage stays over 12.5 volts at 4-500rpm then it still charging the battery so it be fine.
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Cheers
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