Z-Brane

[noelex 77]

I am considering purchesing a Spectra watermaker with the Z-Brane option.
Does anyone know how much power it consumes? I understand it needs to on continuously is this correct?
Finally does it work?
Thanks John

[Tellie]

Originally Posted by noelex 77

I am considering purchesing a Spectra watermaker with the Z-Brane option.
Does anyone know how much power it consumes? I understand it needs to on continuously is this correct?
Finally does it work?
Thanks John

The electrical specs for a Z-brane are,
Input 12-30 VDC
Output 35KV DC @ 100uA

As you can see power consumption is very little.
As far as running a Z-Brane continuosly, it all depends. Every cruiser has different habits of operating their unit than the next. How you personally intend to use your unit will be more of a detemining factor than a generic answer. It gets a bit detailed. If you'd like to PM me I'd be more than happy to cover all the bases with you before you make your decision.
Finally, yes it does work.

[noelex 77]

Originally Posted by Tellie

The electrical specs for a Z-brane are,
Input 12-30 VDC
Output 35KV DC @ 100uA

Thanks for the info. That translates to 0.035W (assuming 100% conversion. It wont be 100%, but I would hope the efficiency to be high ) It is unusual Spectra do not seem to list the 12v consumption anywhere.
I will PM you with how I plan to use the watermaker.