Power Inverters

Ok I have read all 19 pages of this stuff and I am basically where I started. Questioning which brand is better and most reliable for the bucks spent. Keep it simple and wire the thing up correctly and don't overload the capicity. Sounds easy enough to me. Thanks everyone!

 

There are two types. One good for delicate items like computers while the others is for anything but computers. The one for the computers sounds like "siemese". I do not know about the smaller
Inverters. I've got the I dustriAl 5k watts. I'll power
The
Whole
House
Lol.

Also, do the research on the Internet for the consumer feedback and buy one at least 2x watts than ur need.

 

I have purchased a Whistler Pro-1200W 1,200 Watt Power Inverter for $78.86 on Amazon. I have listed the features as they are advertised below;

Product Features

• 1200 Watts Continuous power - 2400 Watts Surge Capacity (Peak Power)
• Mountable. Features 3 AC Outlets and 1 USB Port, along with Digital Battery Volt/Watt Meter (Monitors input volts and output watts).
• Thermostat-controlled Cooling Fan.
• High Surge / Ground Fault Sensing / Overload Indicator / Remote Operation Jack.
• For safety, features five separate points of Electronic Circuit Protection.

It looks like a good product. Time will tell and I will report back as to the performance and dollar value I experience.

 

I was just looking at the Whistler 2000 or 2500 right now.

Little to NO reviews online for this unit - but it looks decent and the price is right.



I want to stay UNDER $200 for as much wattage as I can get but need a decent unit too. Not a fan of RoadPro or the typical junk yellow ones they sell at truck stops..

 

I just installed a Husky 750w 1500 peak inverter. The main reason for installing it was to be able to use a 120v mini fridge.

I have a 300 and 400w inverter that plugs into the cigeratte lighters that I'll use for my TV, PC, and do on. So, the only thing the 750w will be used for is the fridge. Is this manageable, or is it too much for a 750w? I can get a bigger inverter if needed, but would like to use what I already have if possible.

I used 6g wire, and installed an 80amp fuse blocker, so shouldn't catch the truck on fire.

 

That will do fine, a fridge only peaks at about 160w when the compressor kicks in, then drops to around 100w.

 

Thanks for the reply...

I just met a guy to buy a fridge, but it was too tall. I have a 2011 prostar, and the only place for it is under the tv stand. I only have until tomorrow morning to find one, so still searching for a fridge.

 

When it comes to cigarette adapter they can usually run about 250-300 watts. More then that you will constantly blow fuses. If your going to need more wattage then that you should really connect directly to the battery.

 

The problem can be many different things, its possible the unit fried some of its components when attempting to kick on your electronics. But if you were only trying to run a 800 watt fridge with a 1500 watt unit my guess is the inverter is probably defective. Try testing a small electronic like a single 100 watt light bulb, if this works maybe the unit has just a few burnt components resulting in a lack operating power. Switch means your 1500 watt inverter may now only be able to handle 300-400 watts until its repaired.

 

One last thing make sure the inverter is fuse protected in case of surges. This shouldn't cost more then $5 to do and it could save you from frying your inverter.