Typical Power Inverter Use

Time：[2017-3-21]     Views：2396

Most power inverters under 300 watts can be connected to a vehicles battery through the DC (cigarette lighter) plug on the dashboard.They might also come with jumper-like cables for connecting directly to a battery.Larger units are often hardwired into vehicles,RVs or boats.Inverters normally have one or more standard outlets to power laptops,small-screen TVs,video game players or portable DVD players and other devices.A DC to AC power inverter is great for camping at parks that do not provide electricity.The toaster,blender and boom box can all still be used.On your boat,you can plug in devices like a digital movie camera to take videos after the camera's battery runs low,or brew up a pot on-board with your coffeemaker.

Inverters that have built-in GFCI protection are advised for powering portable electrical devices outside of the house.Ground fault protection is a feature that instantly turns off the inverter if it gets damp or wet.The inverter then resets,senses the conditions and turns itself back on if the problems have been resolved.The GFCI feature protects the user from electrical shocks and the potential risk of a fire.

Some power inverters have a built-in transfer switch so you can switch from inverter power to utility power when available.This is useful in RVs and boats where shore power is available and when you sometimes want to run from generator power.The transfer switch allows external power to be transferred to appliances automatically.Typically this feature is found on more expensive high-end inverters.

A power inverter is also an essential part of a solar power system.It converts the DC power generated by solar panels and stored in 12 volt batteries to 220 volt or 110 volt AC power suitable for household or industrial use.These systems can be costly,as they often involve additional electrical work and equipment to incorporate the system into a household’s current electrical system.

During a utility outage a power inverter can be used for temporary emergency electricity.Just connect the inverter to your cars battery and run an extension cord from your car into the house,or if you have a charged spare battery you can connect the power inverter directly.Plug in a radio to tune into important alerts,run essential medical equipment,lights,or whatever else you need that falls within the inverter's power limits.