Inverter help

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Thanatos1, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. Drive22

    Drive22 Bobtail Member

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    Has anyone used a marine battery with about a 1250 watt inverter that is not attached to the truck. You could run a 1100 watt microwave (thats about 600 cooking watts) for about 20 minutes before draining the battery. Recharge could be through the cigarette lighter plug. Would have to be careful to recharge while engine is running and unplug from cigarette receptacle before using an appliance. Could be done for about $250.00 for a good quality marine battery and a modified sinewave inverter plus battery box and cables. I would think the company policy is no large inverter connected to the truck battery and since the recharge is through the cigarette lighter your not breaking the rules. For safety, devise a strap down to secure the battery so it won't be a projectile in a crash. Just a thought I have not tried it myself.
     
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  3. PaganDevil

    PaganDevil Light Load Member

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    Not sure how safe it would be to charge a battery inside the cab of the truck.
     
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  4. Father Luke

    Father Luke Bobtail Member

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    Not as pets, surely.

    It's actually about 230 watts. I know that because I've researched it. You can too. Here: http://www.invertershop.com.au/running-xbox-360-from-car-12v-inverter.html


    This would work fine for you; notice the 12v plug:

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bravo-Vie...-Peak-Power-Inverter-with-Game-Plate/13398247

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    From the Specs:

    "Designed for gamers, this 600-watt peak power inverter from Bravo View plugs into any 12-volt outlet to keep your electronic devices charged up and ready to go. It converts your car's battery power so you can power up laptops, video game systems, small appliances, and even many large flat-screen TVs from your vehicle. The INV-400 includes a cigarette lighter connection cable and audio/video gameplate."
     
  5. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    My last company had the 12v only inverter rule. But when i was training students, a 12v cpap didn't work, so they supply us trainers a small bag with a car battery, and inverter. Told us to charge it while we were driving with a 12v.

    If you try it let us know if it work
     
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