Introduction To Voltage Regulators: Power Inverters
Written by Justin Andrews blog owner of http://wickedtechie.blogspot.com/ Table Of Contents A.Power Inverter I.Definition Of A Power Inverter II.Introduction To It's Uses B.Determining The Need For Power Inverters I.Questions Revolving The Need Of Inverters II.Problems and Reasons Why Do We Need Inverters III.The Solution: Power Inverters C.The Right Inverter For Your Needs I.Introduction II.Uses Of Power Inverters III.Qualities Of A Good Power Inverter D.Maintenance Of Inverters I.Safety Tips a.Do's and Dont's
Power Inverter A Power Inverter is a kind of electrical device that converts DC (Direct Current) to AC (Alternating Curent) . Mostly power sources like batteries from a vehicle (car, truck, bus, boat and airplane) needs a DC power source to enable them to start their engine and other particular car accessories. Power Inverters usage is pre-determined to what is needed by a certain appliances or electronics devices. Before making a purchase, it is recommended to read some of the products reviews and comments.
Determining The Need For Power Inverters W hy do we need Power Inverters? Is it a mandatory electronic product that is needed in our homes? Or even in our cars? Actually, some electrical appliances requires an AC (Alternating Current) high power source (110VAC for European and Western Country, 220VAC Asia and Middle East County). If you notice the voltage needed in some appliances and other electronics, it differ by country. If you're just a traveller buying stuff for your house or buying something for someone else. Checking the
requirements needed for the appliances or electronic devices is a must. But if you haven't seen the voltage needed of the appliances that you already bought and you checked the voltage needed for it to run, you made a horrible face of confusion because the voltage output of your outlet is 220VAC and the item you bought only have 110VAC. That's the time you ask how can I use it without breaking it? Power Inverters are the ones that helps us use this products. It can have many uses you just have to know what kind of inverter you should use and how to use and maintain them.
Some Examples Of The Uses Of Power Inverters Since all of the thing mention below needs an AC power line and the vehicle only provide a 12VDC to 24VD maximum voltage source, you need to provide a AC power source and the only reliable and most compact ways to implement this kind of sophistication is a power inverter. Camping with your RV (Rovers) at parks that do not provide electricity, A TV, toaster, Blender, Refrigeration unit For your Food and Beer, Needs a AC power Source. Emergency Units, For medical equipment, blood pressure cuff or oxygen monitor, Examination rooms may also have medical equipment such as digital thermometers and nebulizer machines, Mostly Found on a Ambulance. A Black Out Or Power Failure, Just Plug The power inverter in your Vehicle Start the Motor And It Can Run a radio to tune into important alerts, Watch TV, Play Video Games, Run Your PC. In A Custom Vehicle, some of them Are Feature on MTV Pimp My RIDE (Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute show that airs weekly on MTV.) They Make your Car A Luxury vehicle, some Of the Gadget Found On the Car are TV set, DVD player, a Desktop PC, Xbox, Sony Play Station, Sega Dream Cast, A Refrigeration Unit and even a sing along System. You could also plugged your inverter on a cigarette lighter on the dashboard and there’s your standard power source. Choosing A Good and Quality Power Inverter 1.Economical •Power inverters doesn’t have to be expensive as long as it is safe and efficient to use. Choosing the best quality but inexpensive power inverter products would be a wise move for buyers. 1.A Power Inverter should have about 90% efficiency. 2.The power output ÷ power input x 100% 3.It should have features needed for protection •It should have a temperature and overload protection •Battery over-voltage and under-voltage protection •Regulated output to protect sensitive equipment •With a cooling fan.
1.It should be portable, so that you can bring it anywhere you need it. 2.Low Maintenance 3.Modified Sine Wave – Phase Corrected Output 4.Pure Sine Wave Output •Produces a better and cleaner current •Silent operation
The Right Inverter That Matches Your Needs Choosing the right power inverter that matches what you need is possibly one of the most important thing that you have to do first before buying anything in you typical electronic store or your favorite online electronic shop.
Example: • TV that Have 75 watts require a 100 watts Power inverter • 400 watts Toaster Require at least 500 watts Power inverter • DVD Player Require 100 watts Power inverter. Do's and Dont's In Using Inverters or other Electronic Devices •Don't put power inverters or other electronic devices to wet or damp surfaces. •Put power inverters to stable position. Vibrations will shake the components of your power inverter and may eventually malfunction due component brake down. •Use only standard and insulated wires in wiring your power inverter, poor wiring may lead to short circuits and can cause fire. •Overloading the power inverter (maximum power limits) can also harm the device and eventually break and can also harm you and your home. •The bottom line is as long as it is not overloaded the maximum power level it is safe to use. For example, plug a 1500 watts appliances to a 1000 watts power inverter is a big no no.
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