How To Choose The Right Power Inverter For
Don''t use a modified sine wave power inverter for your car with laptop computers, audio/video players, power tool battery chargers,
If a high power inverter is required (e.g. 1000 Watts or more), it is advisable to have a deep cycle battery. These batteries are designed to be discharged for long periods of time and are better able to meet high power demands without causing damage to the car's starting battery. FAQs. Can I run a 2000 watt inverter on a car battery?
To determine the largest inverter your car can handle, you will first need to assess your current car's voltage and current demands. Today, most vehicles can operate a 110v inverter, although the more significant the inverter, the less the power.
A 15 amp 12v outlet can output up to 180 watts of power. That means the Energizer 150 watt power inverter will work perfectly. This powerful little car inverter is a pure sine wave inverter. This type of inverter can be hard to find in anything smaller than 300 watts, so it's really cool that Energizer makes one.
It needs 3.5 amps at 120 volts (3.5 X 120= 420 watts) from the power inverter in order to convert the power into the 230 watts @ 20 volts the laptop needs. Now let's assume that you bought this Maxpart 1000 water power inverter for your car. I mean, it says 1000 watts, right? But will it work with your 15 amp power port? Nope. Why?
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