subject: Some Pointers When Getting Yourself A Power Inverter [print this page] One of the must useful electronic items that you might want to have around the house or when on a move. It gives you a ready supply of electrical power when the main grid is down. Aside from that, since a lot of inverters are portable, you will be able take them wherever you want to, including those places that don't have ready electricity supply.
But of course, while these devices will help you a lot, they can also be quite delicate. So, in order to make the most out of your power inverters, you need to choose one that will suit your needs. Here are some tips that will help you in purchasing your inverter.
First of all, you might want to know what an inverter is. A power inverter is basically a device that draws in current from a DC (direct current) source, often a battery for most household models, and covert it to AC (alternating current) for use in electrical appliances. One good example is the common 12-volt cigarette lighter socket found in your car.
Now, the next thing that you will need to know more about is what type of inverter you are going to get. There are actually several types of inverters available on the market, but the two most common ones are modified sine wave and true sine wave inverters. You won't need to go in deeper on the technical differences between the two. However, take note that the modified sine wave type would be the one you would be getting if you want to power up common household appliances. On the other hand, the latter type of inverter will be useful for operating sensitive equipment.
Another thing that you need to take note of is whether the inverter would be able to power up all the things that you want to run. Here, it would be a good idea to already have a list of appliances that you will be most likely using in the area where you would place the inverter. Sum up the amperage of the entire list in order to determine the right power range for the inverter that you will be getting. It would be a good idea to add at list a few watts ceiling in order to provide enough room for additional appliances that you might want to add later.
And speaking of adding appliances, many new inverters nowadays also offer you the option of putting in additional battery packs that will expand the power load of your inverter. Be sure to chose the ones that are easy to use in order to make the most out of them.
