Converts a DC supply to mains voltage, Perfect for Boats, Caravans, Motorhomes etc, Dual AC 3 pin sockets allow you to power laptops DVD Players etc
Dual USB ports output 2.4A 5V perfect for digital devices such as tablet PC's including iPads, iPhones, Blackberry, Kindle etc.
Features shutdown protection, which powers down the inverter if battery power drops below a certain level.
Charges AC and USB devices simultaneously, LED Indicators, Quiet fan for efficient cooling
1m Power Cord, Dimensions: 220mm x 84mm x 51mm
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This Duracell 12V* 175W portable power inverter with AC and USB ports is great for delivering power while travelling. The USB ports output 2.4A 5V perfect for digital devices such as tablet PC's including iPads, iPhones, Blackberry, Kindle etc. The mains sockets remain available to power additional items such as a laptop or DVD player. The inverter includes shutdown protection, which powers down the inverter if battery power drops below a certain level.
*12V only. Please note this is not compatible with 24V DC
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aztech to gazdoubleu
4 Aug 168#2
Cos?
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gazdoubleu
4 Aug 161#1
I doubt this will be a true sinewave at that price
What is the difference between pure sinewave and modified sinewave?
All household mains sockets output sinewave from the source to whatever is plugged in. Pure sinewave offers a smooth alternation in current. This product is a modified sinewave inverter, which produces a stepped alternation – which is easier and cheaper to produce.
A modified sinewave inverter can power devices such as laptops, printers and chargers, although some items may pick up interference from the inverter
couragenh
4 Aug 16#3
car sockets maximum power output is usually 125w.
FlyerUK to couragenh
4 Aug 16#6
Most car utility sockets are fused at 15A, so can deliver a max of 180W at 12V.
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4 Aug 162#5
Also, things like laptop chargers can buzz in a 'concerning' manner.
This isn't a great deal for a 175w inverter.
For instance, I've got one of these and find it works fine:
Which this must be way over - 175W AC output + 24W DC output must need around 220W input, probably 250W.
Most of the uses are silly - converting DC to sort of AC to then power a AC to DC converter - bit like buying dollars to take to continental Europe & change into Euros.
And that is useful for? The voltage is fixed (roughly, e.g. 5V, probably plus/minus 0.1V for USB), we are talking maximum current/wattage, so the resistance is irrelevant (not that many would know the resistance of their phone). The only useful fact is P = VI (wattage = voltage times current). Are you disagreeing with my calculations (i.e an approximate 90% efficiency at best)?
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Converts a DC supply to mains voltage, Perfect for Boats, Caravans, Motorhomes etc, Dual AC 3 pin sockets allow you to power laptops DVD Players etc
Dual USB ports output 2.4A 5V perfect for digital devices such as tablet PC's including iPads, iPhones, Blackberry, Kindle etc.
Features shutdown protection, which powers down the inverter if battery power drops below a certain level.
Charges AC and USB devices simultaneously, LED Indicators, Quiet fan for efficient cooling
1m Power Cord, Dimensions: 220mm x 84mm x 51mm
7dayshop Online Since Year 2000. This product is supplied with our 7dayshop 30 Day Money Back 101% Complete Satisfaction Assurance.
Full Description
This Duracell 12V* 175W portable power inverter with AC and USB ports is great for delivering power while travelling. The USB ports output 2.4A 5V perfect for digital devices such as tablet PC's including iPads, iPhones, Blackberry, Kindle etc. The mains sockets remain available to power additional items such as a laptop or DVD player. The inverter includes shutdown protection, which powers down the inverter if battery power drops below a certain level.
*12V only. Please note this is not compatible with 24V DC
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/duracell-12v-modified-sinewave-175w-inverter-a19uq
What is the difference between pure sinewave and modified sinewave?
All household mains sockets output sinewave from the source to whatever is plugged in. Pure sinewave offers a smooth alternation in current. This product is a modified sinewave inverter, which produces a stepped alternation – which is easier and cheaper to produce.
A modified sinewave inverter can power devices such as laptops, printers and chargers, although some items may pick up interference from the inverter
This isn't a great deal for a 175w inverter.
For instance, I've got one of these and find it works fine:
Plenty of cars have a 15w fuse for their lighter socket I believe.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Inverter-Adapter-Cigarette-MRI2013KLB-KFST/dp/B0111YIFK0
Most of the uses are silly - converting DC to sort of AC to then power a AC to DC converter - bit like buying dollars to take to continental Europe & change into Euros.