Comments on: Can i hook up an electric snow shovel to a car battery?

By: Answer Man

Answer Man — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:51:59 +0000

The amount of power to run a snow shovel is going to be too much for a typical battery. Normal batteries won’t last but only a few minutes. Starting your car and using the car battery is an option, but you will need a DC to AC inverter which would be expensive for the wattage of a typical snow blower. That option requires a cord as well and would defeat the purpose. There won’t be a small enough battery available to mount on the snow shovel to do the work that you need. Sorry, I think you’ll have to live with the cord.
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By: noskwik2

noskwik2 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:59 +0000

You could but its not the brightest idea. Practically worthless really. First it needs an inverter to convert ac current to dc current. That will run close to $200. Battery $50. Then the battery will only last a little bit since nothing can charge it. Battery charger $60. Fabricating of a battery mount along with the wires would pose another problem. I think I would just stick to a snow shovel or use that money to buy a blade and chains for my garden tractor.
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By: Joe S

Joe S — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:45:59 +0000

It's possible yes. BUT, between the weight you would be adding to the unit, with the battery and the inverter, as well as the cost...you will be better off dealing with the cord.
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By: dtwladyhawk

dtwladyhawk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:25:59 +0000

NO
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By: walter_b_marvin

walter_b_marvin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:35:59 +0000

yes you need an inverter to turn the DC into AC You need a big one and it will cost you more than a few dollars. Check the wattage ratings on both the shovel and inverter. In addition theis will put quite a bit on electrical "load" on the battery. You'll probably need to keep the car idled
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