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Old 02-04-2022, 10:55 AM
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A car alternator is good for 50 amps. Pull car out of garage of course. 50 amps at 12v is 600 watts. You decide what that'll run, and not run. Fridge/freezers, a few lights, chargers for phones, one TV. No a/c or heat or water heater. No well. No oven or stove.
Have at it.