400W on stock alternator?
05-26-2011, 07:49 PM
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The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation Amps = Watts/Volts
For example 12 watts/12 volts = 1 amp
http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm
For example 12 watts/12 volts = 1 amp
http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm
05-26-2011, 08:06 PM
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The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation Amps = Watts/Volts
For example 12 watts/12 volts = 1 amp
http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm
For example 12 watts/12 volts = 1 amp
http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm
05-26-2011, 08:21 PM
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400w on a 12 volt system is only about 34 amps. Stock alternator is a 120a unit so like previously said unless you have some other heavy loads you should be more than fine.
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Im running 4 130 watt Daylighters with 2 Hella 500's @ 55 watts a piece. I have no problem running them but if your just sitting at idle with high beams hellas and daylighters on they brown out a little bit. And I have the stock 118 amp alternator.
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