AC Power Inverters and Their Benefits

There are two kinds of power inverters. One is the kind that converts AC power to DC power. If you have a device that can only be powered with direct current, but need to use it in the house or job site, these converters change the current from alternating current to direct current, and power 12v products. The other kind, which we will be discussing here, are the kind of inverters that change direct current into alternating current. They change the 12v electricity that you have in your vehicle and turn it into 110AC current so you can use the same electronics and other products that you would normally plug into your household wall sockets.

There are many different benefits for using an AC power inverter. If you are on the road a lot, and need to use your laptop, you can plug your inverter into the accessory lighter port on your vehicle and plug your laptop into a regular plug. If you need to recharge the batteries on your cellular phone, iPod, or other electronic device, power inverters can do the job.

When camping, an AC power inverter is invaluable for a number of reasons. You can take along your home coffee maker and use it while you are at the campsite. At night they can be used to power lights, a television and DVD player, or whatever else you may want to bring along. You can be worry free about bringing your digital camera, because if the batteries need to be charged, you can simply plug the pack into the inverter and charge them up.

An AC power inverter can also be useful in an emergency. Power inverters can power some of the basic necessities if you ever have a power outage in your home. They can help to run lights, keep heaters going, and even power large appliances like a refrigerator for a short period of time.

There are some things that you should know about these power inverters. One of them is that they are not like regular household current, which is almost always unlimited. Because an AC power inverter is plugged into a car, truck, or RV battery, it will drain it. You have to use it while the motor is running, or at least have enough power left in the battery to start the vehicle. Another thing to understand is that there are many different sized inverters, and you have to find the right one for your needs. For an example, there are many 450 watt inverters out there. These are small compact units that can fit in the glove compartment when not in use. While they are convenient, they don't power large appliances like televisions and DVD players. They will power a charger, or a laptop, but this is about it.

One of the things to consider when buying an AC power inverter is cost. It really depends on the amount of output, as well as the features they include. If you want just a small basic unit, for charging up your iPod or some other small electronic, then you can buy one hundred to one thousand watt power inverters for $100 dollars or less. If you need more power, these can run from over $100 to more than $1,000.

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