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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Power Inverter?
Have you ever wanted to power your favorite electrical device
using your car, boat or RV? Have you ever needed power while
camping or for emergency backup? If so, you must rely on a
power inverter. Inverters convert DC power (in most instances
from your vehicle's battery) into AC power (like you would find
in a standard home electrical outlet), and can be connected
to a vehicle's battery through the DC (cigarette lighter) plug
or directly using supplied battery cables. Inverters have one or
more outlets to plug in items such as TVs, video game consoles,
laptops, electric lights, power tools, kitchen appliances, etc. The
inverter draws power from the battery which ultimately must
be recharged as power is drawn out. In marine applications,
some inverters may include a GFCI feature which senses exterior
conditions and protects users from electrical shocks or the
potential risk of a fire. Inverters can also be used to convert the
output from generator, wind, fuel cell, hydraulic and solar power
into AC current.
What would I use for emergency backup power in my home?
Generally, an inverter is an economical and convenient power
alternative to run items such as TVs, cell phone chargers, laptops,
DVD players and low load devices. Inverters come in a wide
range of sizes up to 10,000 watts. These larger inverters can draw
a lot of power and may require a more complex 12V battery
system f you plan on running multiple items whose load exceeds
3000 watts over an extended period. In these cases it may
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