So experimenting with the " worst case" scenario over 24 hour period may be needed to select the best batteries. Also - adding insulation to the incubator will help. So there should probably be a Duty Cycle type factor in this, "24 * 83 = 2000AH" should really be like 24 * 83 * DC = DC * 2000AH. So in a nutshell , AC household light bulbs are good for household use where almost all electricity is supplied by providers that utilize a AC current. DC light bulbs are good for remote and self standing power supplies , such as DC batteries , cars , boats , yachts , solar off grid systems , trains , airplanes and more. Neutral (and ground) are on one end, and the other end is 220-240V. In North America, houses are supplied with 240V split-phase. Neutral and ground are in the center, with 120V to either "hot" pole. That means if you want 240V-only, in Europe only one of the two conductors is at a dangerous voltage, the other is near earth potential. Differences between AC and DC solenoids. At the most basic level, the operation of DC solenoids is relatively straightforward - the solenoid may be energized, allowing the magnetic force generated by the solenoid to overcome spring resistance and moving the armature towards the center of the coil, or de-energized, allowing the spring force to push the armature back to the starting position. Converting from 12V, 24V, or 48V DC to AC at 110V, 120V, 220V, 230V, or 240V at 50Hz or 60Hz is possible. Here is a basic circuit for converting DC to AC power, from 12 volts to 220 volts, to help Rated voltage is the max. AC or DC voltage that can be continuously applied at the rated ambient temperature or terminal temperature. In the case of resistors, even at the same rated power, the voltage that can be applied will differ depending on the resistance value, and can be calculated from the rated power and resistance value using the Generally, we see AC power as the electricity in our homes, the electric sockets that provide 120V or 240V power for appliances. DC power is used for battery-powered equipment – this could be the starter motor for a car, a cell phone, or power tools and cordless appliances. The AIMS 12000 watt 48V dc Pure Sine Inverter Charger was designed for commercial, industrial and off grid uses where a 48V dc power supply is available and 120/240V ac split phase power is needed. DJrEJgq.