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PescadorPete · 05-06-2013, 09:21 PM

Greg,
I measured the Hobie bank tank pump (Tsuanmi 500) with no load (no water in the tank).

12V --> 0.32 amps 3.84 watts
6V --> 0.23 amps 1.38 watts

so roughly 40% of the power @6V vs. 12V.

I can measure it with a full tank of water this weekend if it helps, let me know.

BTW, Ohms law is not the way to look at this, its an inductive motor load, not a resistor.

Pete

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05-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#10
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Greg, I measured the Hobie bank tank pump (Tsuanmi 500) with no load (no water in the tank). 12V --> 0.32 amps 3.84 watts 6V --> 0.23 amps 1.38 watts so roughly 40% of the power @6V vs. 12V. I can measure it with a full tank of water this weekend if it helps, let me know. BTW, Ohms law is not the way to look at this, its an inductive motor load, not a resistor. Pete