Power Inverters

Using a power inverter for emergency power is the most common use of a power inverter. Before you purchase a power inverter you will want to write down all of the appliances that you will need during a power outage. After you write down all the things that will you need, go to each one of the appliances and look for the service tag. This tag will show you a few important specs that help with picking the correct size of the power inverter. The first specification will most likely be listed as voltage; this will either be 110,115, or 120vac.

Once you have all the information collect from all your appliances, you will then have a better idea of what size power inverter you will need.

How does it work?

The way that a power inverter works is that the power inverter will supply you power while the power is off and the battery charger in your power inverter unit will charge and maintain the batteries while the power is on.

What is better True Shine Wave or Modified Shine Wave?

Advantages of True Sine Wave power inverters over Modified Sine Wave power inverters is that the output voltage wave form is pure or true shine wave meaning it has very low harmonic distortion and clean power like the power that comes in to your house from the electric company. Also it works better with inductive loads like your microwave or motors it allows them to run quieter and cooler as they normally do, while plugged in to your power service at home.

If you are looking to run things like Computers, photocopiers, some fluorescent lights, power tools using solid-state power or variable speed and other digital equipment, you may want to look in to a true shine wave power inverter, for these types of things. Yes they are quite a bit more expensive, but it is better to have what you need when the power goes out rather than having something that you paid a lot of money for that will not fit your needs. Don’t you agree?

So in closing true shine wave power inverters provide a cleaner power supply than modified shine wave power inverters.