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Does any inverter above 400 watt include
a cigarette lighter adapter?
No,
cigarette lighters cannot handle large loads, the highest
model with a cigarette lighter is the PW400-12.
If the cigarette lighter in your car is rated at 10 AMPS
you will only be able to use the inverter up to 120 watts,
15 Amps will allow you to use it up to 180 watts and a
20 Amps up to 240 watts or up to 400 watts using the cables
by connecting them directly to the battery.
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What is the difference between a 12-Volt
and 24-Volt?
The
difference is the type of battery you want to run
your power
inverter on.
Most vehicles run off a 12 volt battery. The 24 volt
are generally used in large trucks or industrial motors.
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What is the difference
between Modified Sine & Pure Sine Wave?
Modified Sine Wave
If your equipment can accept
some voltage fluctuation, consider a modified sine
wave inverter. These inverters provide mobile power
at a more affordable price and come in a full range
of sizes.
Sine Wave
If you want to run your equipment
exactly to the manufacturer’s specifications, choose
a true sine wave inverter. With true sine wave, motor
loads start easier and run cooler. Some equipment
only operate properly with true sine wave power—laser
printers, variable speed motors and digital clocks.
Waveform is an important consideration
when choosing an inverter. sine wave inverters provide
premium power that is identical to or even better
than power supplied by your utility company. Modified
sine wave inverters provide good performance at a
great value.
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How long can I run the inverter on my
battery?
To calculate
the approximate power drain on your battery you will
want to estimate the reserve power ("amp/hour") of
the battery, and the amps the inverter will require,
to meet the continuous load demands of the appliance.
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12 Volt
Battery Chart
Inverter
Output
Power
(Watts) |
Typical
Load |
Battery
Size |
| BCI
Group Size |
22NF |
24 |
27 |
8D |
Dual
8D |
| Reserve
Capacity |
90
Min |
140
Min |
180
Min |
400
Min |
900
Min |
| Amps-Hrs |
50 |
75 |
100 |
200 |
400 |
50 |
Stereo System |
Operating Time |
9 Hours |
14 Hours |
20
Hours |
40
Hours |
80
Hours |
100 |
19" Color TV |
Operating Time |
4 Hours |
6 Hours |
10
Hours |
20
Hours |
40
Hours |
200 |
Computer System |
Operating Time |
2 Hours |
3 Hours |
4.5
Hours |
10
Hours |
20
Hours |
300 |
Blender |
Operating Time |
1.3 Hours |
2.2 Hours |
3
Hours |
6
Hours |
12
Hours |
400 |
Power Drill |
Operating Time |
1 Hour |
1.5 Hours |
2
Hours |
4.5
Hours |
10
Hours |
600 |
Small Coffee Maker |
Operating Time |
N.R. |
N.R. |
1
Hour |
2.5
Hours |
6
Hours |
800 |
Small Microwave |
Operating Time |
N.R. |
N.R. |
N.R. |
1.5
Hours |
4
Hours |
1000 |
Toaster |
Operating Time |
N.R. |
N.R. |
N.R. |
1
Hour |
3
Hours |
1500 |
Full Size Microwave |
Operating Time |
N.R. |
N.R. |
N.R. |
0.5
Hour |
2
Hours |
2500 |
Hair Dryer & Washing Machine |
Operating Time |
N.R. |
N.R. |
N.R. |
0.2
Hour |
0.8
Hours |
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What is meant by "continuous 2300-watts
and peak 4600-watt surge"?
Some
appliances or tools, such as ones with a motor, require
an initial surge of power to start up ("starting load"
or "peak load"). Once started, the tool or appliance
requires less power to continue to operate ("continuous
load")
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What can an inverter do and what can I
use one for?
| A power
inverter converts DC
power into conventional AC power which can run all kinds
of household products such as: kitchen appliances, microwaves,
power tools, TVs, radios, computers and more. You just
connect the inverter to a battery, and plug your AC
devices into the inverter and you've got power on the
go.
The inverter draws its power from
a 12
Volt 24
Volt battery, or several batteries
wired in parallel. The battery will need to be recharged
as the inverter draws the power out of it. The battery
recharges by running the automobile motor, gas generator,
solar panels, or wind and not with the inverter. During
blackouts, an inverter can be used for emergency power
by use with a car battery with the vehicle running and
an extension cord running into the house, where you can
then plug in electrical appliances.
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Can I operate a microwave with an inverter?
The
power rating used with microwave ovens is the "cooking
power" which refers to the power being "delivered"
to the food being cooked. The actual operating power
requirement rating is higher than the cooking power
rating (for example, a microwave with "advertised"
rating of 600 watts usually corresponds to almost
1100 watts of power consumption). The actual power
consumption is usually stated on the back of the microwave.
If the operating power requirement cannot be found
on the back of the microwave check the owner's manual
or contact the manufacturer.
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