mattydmax
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I use a "white" noise machine to stay asleep at home as I am a very light sleeper. I would like to use it in the camper but I have no idea how much power it uses. The label shows 20 watts or less on 120 volts but there is no more information. What can I expect for amp hour draw for 10 hours? Camper has a 115 amp/hour battery and I carry an extra fully charged in the wheel well to switch out when I need to.
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mattydmax wrote:I use a "white" noise machine to stay asleep at home as I am a very light sleeper. I would like to use it in the camper but I have no idea how much power it uses. The label shows 20 watts or less on 120 volts but there is no more information. What can I expect for amp hour draw for 10 hours? Camper has a 115 amp/hour battery and I carry an extra fully charged in the wheel well to switch out when I need to. For a noise machine even that's a hefty draw. If it's not too precious you can find an electronic geek to take it apart and probably rather easily end up with a 12V cig plug on the end.
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xnorp
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Maybe this will help you convert the Amps to Watts. Good luck
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Watts to Amps: Amps = Watts / Volts
Amps to Watts: Watts = Amps x Volts
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fotosleo
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mattydmax wrote:I use a "white" noise machine to stay asleep at home as I am a very light sleeper. I would like to use it in the camper...
You mean the sound of crickets, coyotes, and your neighbor's generator doesn't keep you asleep?
Cricket Sounds
Play this. If you fall asleep at your computer you can sell your machine.
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MuddyPaws1
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I would bet it uses far less than 20 watts.
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whazoo
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We just use 2 small fans that take 4 "D" batteries. They typically last several nights or more on low. They also help keep the condensation down a bit.
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capeangler
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not sure if this would help ,
but most smart phones today have applications for white noise or just about any type of background noise.
Thanks
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fotosleo
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This runs on 4 AA batteries for $29...if you want to keep it in the camper full time.
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* This post was edited 03/10/10 05:37am by Amazon.com for a better model *
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stickdog
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I suffer from Tinnitus is always sounds like the crickit mp3 lulls me to sleep every night.
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morsecodeham
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Rather than a white noise machine why not tune your radio to the AM band where there isn't a station broadcasting and adjust the volume to your liking. Works for me and my wife.
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