Inverter Question

[Zimbwanabe]

when I bought my 94 80, it already had an inverter in back. It's fairly small has a 110 outlet, cig outlet and a couple USB plugs. All I can see is 1.7 amp, 4 watts. That doesn't seem like much power. Is it worth keeping? I know nothing about electrical. Thanks.

 

[george_tlc]

A couple of pictures of the unit would help. Not sure how 1.7A and 4 watts relates to anything, i.e. is it input, output, phase of the moon etc etc?

cheers,
george.

 

[Fast Eddy]

The cheapest, crappiest one I can find is still 100w output. Input and output wattage ratings should be similar minus efficiency. I'm sure it's not 4w.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...=scplp711210&gclid=CM_cpv7Gs8cCFY6EaQod8U4HjA

If it's an inverter, you can use it to charge up your iphone. If you want to run a blender, power drill or cappuccino maker, you're going to need something bigger.

 

[Zimbwanabe]

http://imgur.com/eRh7kHQ
http://imgur.com/URHCEAj
My bad. I was doing it from memory. Looks like 200 watts. Will work with a light bulb I guess. It's well installed, wired and fused. Should I leave it? Thanks.

 

[george_tlc]

If you have a use for it, then leave it. If not remove it. It's up to you. It's a cheapo B&D rebranded generic inverter - lots of them around for $30 - $40.

cheers,
george.

 

[Zimbwanabe]

If nothing else the other outlets are handy. I'll have to look at some of my tools and see if they are under the wattage demand. My fluorescent shop light with 20 foot cord will work.

 

[KLF]

I would be careful what you plug into that thing. The cheaper inverters like that don't have the cleanest wave patterns for the 120V AC output, some electronics won't like it. TVs, computers, stuff like that.