guyanonymous Wrote:
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> Can someone knowledgeable in the ways of
> electricity help me confirm something/correct my
> confusion?
>
> I'm considering picking up an Aluratek 5000 mAh
> battery (which outputs 1 mAh) to use with the
> MR3020 (the power supply of which supplies 1A).
>
> Does this mean the Aluratek would last 5 hours
> with eh MR3020?
>
> (5000mAh=5Ah? 5Ah.... which would be 5 hours
> running 1 A? )
Yes, if the adverstised capacity is accurate, but it most certainly is not. If your draw is 1/2 amp, you can expect about 8 hours. If your draw is 1 amp, you could expect about three hours. Judging the draw off of the max capacity of the power supply is a poor indicator.
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> Can someone knowledgeable in the ways of
> electricity help me confirm something/correct my
> confusion?
>
> I'm considering picking up an Aluratek 5000 mAh
> battery (which outputs 1 mAh) to use with the
> MR3020 (the power supply of which supplies 1A).
>
> Does this mean the Aluratek would last 5 hours
> with eh MR3020?
>
> (5000mAh=5Ah? 5Ah.... which would be 5 hours
> running 1 A? )
Yes, if the adverstised capacity is accurate, but it most certainly is not. If your draw is 1/2 amp, you can expect about 8 hours. If your draw is 1 amp, you could expect about three hours. Judging the draw off of the max capacity of the power supply is a poor indicator.