Car Inverter
A car inverter, also known as a car power inverter, is a device that will convert 12V direct current into either 110V or 220V AC household power. These power inverters plug directly into the car\'s cigarette lighter socket and provide power to everything from mobile phones to iPads or tablets. Most of them come with USB ports and AC outlets. Car inverters are also equipped with several protection functions to prevent damage to the devices due to high voltage, low voltage, overload, and short circuit caused by overheating. The weight is light and compact, making them highly convenient on road trips, work trips, and even vacations and camping.
How to choose the right car power inverter
- Output power: Car power inverter should be more than the total power of all electrical appliances used, esp. for high-power electrical appliances such as laptops, chargers, etc. Meanwhile pay attention to the starting power of the electrical appliances to ensure the car inverter can start up these appliances normally. So, in selecting the car inverter, you need to understand first the power and the starting power which the required power supply equipment will need.
- Conversion Efficiency: The higher the conversion efficiency of a car inverter is, the less power will be lost to extend the service life of your car battery. You need to select a product with high conversion efficiency when buying a car inverter.
- Output waveform: the car power inverter includes three main output waveforms, including the square wave, modified wave, and sine wave. The inverter of square wave has high conversion efficiency but it has poor stability and may burn the electrical appliances. The modified wave inverter works with better stability and slightly lower conversion efficiency. The sine wave inverter belongs to the output waveform the same as the main power supply, with the best stability, but it also has a relatively high price. If used in general, the modified wave inverter will be a better choice considering its affordability.
- Inverter model: select a normal brand of car inverter to ensure the reliability of product quality and after-sales service. Use needs: choose according to use needs, pure sine wave inverter or modified sine wave inverter.
- Type and quantity of interface: the type of the car inverter with its quantity depends on one\'s needs. Common types of interfaces used are USB interfaces or AC interfaces. Choose the appropriate interface and the quantity according to the device required to be supplied.
- Safety: This is an essential aspect to look into when selecting a car portable power inverter, considering overload and short circuit protection. All the safety characteristics protect your device from getting damaged or guarantee safe usage.
