07-02-2009, 11:04 AM
Quote:Wow! I wouldn't have thought that was possible since the voltage is so low
Warning! "science content"
Power (electrical), is measured in Watts. Reach up and grab a 100 Watt light bulb that has been on for a few minutes, and you get an idea of how much heat 100 Watts can produce.
A Watt, is one volt X one amp. A 100 Watt light bulb draws approximately 870 milliamps (0.807 A), at 115 VAC.
12 Volts, if the supply can provide 8.3333 Amps, can produce 100 Watts of power.
Some computer power supplies can provide 5 Volts, at 100 Amps (that's 500 W )
............now, if you're modeling parts of California, during the "dry season". . . . . .
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!