What is the difference
between Modified Sine Wave & Pure Sine Wave Inverters?
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.
Pure
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. Pure 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.
How long can I run the power 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 power inverter will require, to meet the
continuous load demands of the appliance.
What is meant by "continuous
2200-watts and peak 5000-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")
What can a power 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.
Can I operate a microwave with a power
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.
Do any power inverter above 300 watt
include a cigarette lighter adapter?
No a cigarette
lighter can not handle more than 300 watts, the highest model with a
cigarette lighter is the AED400,
400 Watt 12 Volt DC to 110 Volt AC Power Inverter.
You can only use up to 300 watts on the cigarette lighter input with
the AED400 or up to 400 watts using the cables by connecting directly
to the battery.
