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Another take on Power Inverters

By:  Bob Caffee

Bob Caffee a Freightliner Team Run Smart Pro along with his wife Linda agreed to let me share this with my readers.  Bob a few weeks after my Watt’s an Inverter wrote this more technical piece.  Bob has spent years as a diesel mechanic as well as researching the best inverter for their purposes.  Thanks to him for this great article.

400 Watt inverter by Cobra
400 Watt inverter by Cobra

What is a power inverter? Power inverters are described as a device or circuit that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). Voltages, input and output are dependent upon the device in use. For our use we will be talking about an inverter that would be installed in a truck, voltage 12 DC in and 115 AC out. Continue reading Another take on Power Inverters

Watts an Inverter???

An inverter is a device that takes your car or truck current DC and turns it into AC. It allows you to plug a household device into your car or truck. Do you need one??? Maybe not but it can make your life easier.

400 Watt inverter by Cobra
400 Watt inverter by Cobra

While there are a variety of devices designed to work off your car current. Ranging from 12 volt cooking devices to chargers for your phone and other electronic devices an inverter can be very handy. From personal experience a 400 watt inverter which is the largest most cigarette lighters can handle. Will handle most small personal electronic devices including a computer as well as a small crock-pot. Some small TV’s may work on a 400 watt inverter but you need to read the instructions to see how many watts it draws. Continue reading Watts an Inverter???