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Power Inverters

Power Inverters

Power inverters are great devices that  can really make a lot of applications easy and quiet for the RVer. A lot of time when an Rver wants to run his or her  microwave when drycamping, they need to power up their generator. This is both noisy and requires fuel. Once an RVer installs a power inverter in their unit, they can just go ahead and run that microwave off their RV's batteries. Outside Supply carries a full line of power inverters and accessories to get the job done right with strong reliable equipment.

A power inverter is a device that converters DC power to AC power, or in simple terms, Battery Power to Household Electricity. A good clean power inverter will allow you to run a variety of electronics ranging from laptops, TVs, Microwaves, Coffee Pots and more off your batteries.

Recharging on Modified Sine Inverters can shorten Battery life on Power Tools

I had an interesting conversation with one of Outside Supply's power inverter vendors regarding charging power tools on modified sine wave power inverters. You can actually significantly impact the life expectancy of your power tools battery by charging on a modified sine wave power inverter.

We suggest getting a large modified sine wave inverter for those heavy duty jobs that don't require Pure Sine Wave.

FUSE your Power Inverter!

 
 Always follow the manufacturers guidelines for proper installation and fusing of power inverters.
Outside Supply carries many of the fuses and cables required to properly install power inverters.

 

Always fuse your power inverter according to manufacturer instructions. By fusing according to installation instructions, you are taking the advice offered by the engineers who designed the product. That is why I also suggest following the Manufacturer installation instructions.

AC Outlets on Power Inverters

How many AC Outlets do you need for your power inverter?

This is a question you definitely want to answer before purchasing a power inverter. This is because the number of outlets vary by model and type of power inverter.

12 Volt to 110 Volt Power Inverter

We carry a range of 12 volt DC to 110 Volt AC Power Inverters.
We have a full range of these inverters from 150 watts to 5000 Watts. This is quite a selection of power inverters. We also carry install kits to handle all of these power inverters.

Power Inverters

This is a video on basic power inverter information. This video has information on the hows and whys of power inverter use. It features a Go Power 1500 Watt Sine Wave Power Inverter. It also has information on the Inverter Install Kit required to properly install a hardwired power inverter.

How a 12 Volt Inverter Works

How does a 12 volt inverter work?

Well it it really is a matter of basic electricity. You see, most 12 volt applications are 12 volt DC or direct current. An inverter or at least a 12 volt DC to AC power inverter will turn the 12 Volts of DC power to 110 to 120 volts of AC or alternating Current Power.

Discount Marine Inverters

Looking for a Marine Inverter?

OutsideSupply.com always has at least one discount marine inverter. We carry a full range of Marine Inverters. We are always offering discounts or sale prices on our Marine inverters.

Remote Control Quiet Power Inverter

Looking for a power inverter that is quiet and has a Remote?

OutsideSupply.com carries several power inverters that are quiet and offer the convenience of being able to turn off remotely.

The model of of quiet power inverter recommended will depend on how large the loads it is required to run. Power inverters usually have fans built into them, most are relatively quiet, but some models only have the fan kick on when necessary instead of constantly.

Give us a call at Outside Supply, so we can help you find the right quiet power inverter for your needs.

Inverter : DC Connections

Inverter : DC connections are very important.

It is very important that all of your DC power connections on your inverter be solid and correct.