How long can I run blower on 12v battery?

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StoveInNH

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Jan 25, 2023
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I have a hearthstone Clydesdale with two blowers. If I'm reading right, each blower is 35 watt max, so 70w on top speed.

If I lose power, I'd like to keep the blower running. I was thinking about buying:

1. 100w solar panel
2. 400w inverter
3. Pre existing, typical size car battery

Will this work? Can I power the 2x 35w blowers with the 12 volt car battery and the inverter, and use the solar panels to charge the battery during the day? If I'm running the blower off the battery 24/7, will the battery get enough charge during the daytime to last through the night?

Thoughts?
 
And the type of battery. A deep cycle can safely run down farther than a car battery.