Benefits of Power Inverters & Things to Consider When Shopping for One

Power inverters are one of the most valuable pieces of equipment for adventurers who frequent on and off-road. These devices allow people to safely power electrical appliances, whether that’s a laptop, lights, or a TV. Vehicle power inverters are either clipped to the battery or plugged into the cigarette lighter socket. Some of the main uses are for entertainment, but many people use them for work as well. Tailgaters and campers utilise inverters to power kitchen and other essential appliances, and workers use them to power electric tools when there is no electricity available.

The sole purpose of a power inverter is to transfer DC current into AC so that appliances can be powered. The inversion process does the exact opposite, changing AC back to DC. Inverters are also called chargers and adapters, and unlike typical household inverters, car power inverters provide an electrical conduit from the car’s electrical system and battery. High wattage inverters can be attached directly onto the battery, while lower wattage ones are plugged into the lighter socket.

As aforementioned, the main benefit of investing in a power inverter is the fact that it allows you to use your entertainment systems for a prolonged time. Many modern vehicles come equipped with a DVD, for instance, but those models are expensive. On the other hand, older vehicles aren’t capable of playing multimedia devices, which is why many people rely on inverters to plug in DVD players, laptops, stereos and CD players. Most entertainment systems are portable and can receive power from the power inverter.

Moreover, power inverters provide clean, stable power for appliances, which is extremely important due to the fact that many of the new devices are very fragile, and can’t handle rapid shifts in power feed. However, not every type of inverter does this, so it’s important to look for pure wave sine inverters specifically. The type of inverters you should avoid are labeled as modified sine wave inverters.

Besides deciding between pure and modified sine wave, which in my opinion is a no-brainer, you’ll have to consider the number of watts, the types of socket outlets, safety features, and USB ports as well. All of these decisions should be made based on personal preferences and needs, so there’s no right or wrong decision. In terms of watts, get a model that has more wattage than you actually need, just to be safe and prevent device damage.