Power Inverters are
used to convert DC input to a fixed AC output of required voltage and frequency
which are required for powering the appliances in our homes. These inverters
are commonly used to run typical appliances like rechargeable lamps, fans, juicers,
blenders, hair dryers, ovens, mobile phones, laptops and many more depending on
the capacity of the particular inverter. There are many different kinds of power
inverters available in the market, but before buying them, some practical
things must be kept in mind. They are as follows:
Sine
Wave:
Before buying an inverter,
check if the inverter comes with a true sine wave instead of a modified sine wave.
It provides better quality power and helps in running the appliances smoothly.
Try not to compromise on this feature.
Wattage:
Check the peak power
and continuous power of the inverter. Inverters run only for a while at peak
power. Of Continuous power is the amount of power that the inverter can carry
safely to run appliances. Try to buy an inverter with power somehow greater
than that of the required power for the appliances that you have. For example,
if you want to run a 3 tube lights which consumes almost 90watts of power, go
for the inverter with 100 wattage or greater. If your stuff requires 1000 wattage,
then you should get a 1300W power inverter or higher to make sure that your
appliances will be able to run smoothly.
Installation:
Check the installation
requirements of the inverter that you are planning to purchase. The wiring should
meet the requirements and make sure all the relevant cables are available.
Battery
capacity:
Always choose a good
battery that can support your inverter’s power rating. It is futile to buy a
5000W inverter, if your battery can only deliver 3000W of power.
Certification:
Try to purchase the
inverter which is properly certified by proper and licensed authorities so that
you can get better quality and output. Check whether it meets all the safety
standards and also check its warranty period.
Power
Stability
Nowadays, many
inverters are coming with the microcontrollers that helps in regulating the power
output and provide stable power. Opt for these types of inverters.
Number
of Outlets
Determine the number of
appliances that you will want to connect to the inverter. This will surely help
you in the decision making process.
Voltage
Input
Knowing the input
voltage of your car is essential, even if it is apparent that most US vehicles can
provide a 12 volt DC input. Better be sure than sorry. Check and see to it that
the power inverter that you have chosen can actually convert the DC voltage of
your car to the required output.
Size
and Space Requirement
The inverter’s size and
space requirement are also important. You have to make sure that the power inverter that you will buy is
not too big for your vehicle. If you shop around, you will surely be able to
find a smaller one or an inverter that is right size for your car.
Low
– Battery Indicator
This will warn you if
your battery needs recharging. You will not be able to use your inverter to run
your household appliances if your vehicle’s battery is discharged. This feature
is usually a LED indicator that lights up when the voltage level of your car’s
battery drops.
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