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electrical:inverter [2016/11/20 11:32] frater_secessus [understanding the specs] |
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Inverters take 12v DC and turn it into 110v AC. For shore power charging see [[electrical: | Inverters take 12v DC and turn it into 110v AC. For shore power charging see [[electrical: | ||
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+ | It is **more efficient to use DC power directly** whenever possible. In particular it is more efficient than running a laptop of phone charger off an inverter.((http:// | ||
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+ | AC-only items will require an inverter. | ||
====== Modified Sine Wave ====== | ====== Modified Sine Wave ====== | ||
- | Originally called " | + | Originally called " |
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* can cause motorized items to run warmer | * can cause motorized items to run warmer | ||
* can cause some electronics to malfunction | * can cause some electronics to malfunction | ||
- | * there is anecdotal evidence that MSW can damage some electronics. | + | * some reports of damage to electronics; |
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+ | ===== MSW and electronics ===== | ||
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+ | there is anecdotal evidence that MSW can damage some electronics. | ||
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Note that motorized equipment like the drill likely have **different current requirements for startup and for running**. | Note that motorized equipment like the drill likely have **different current requirements for startup and for running**. | ||
- | The best way to understand how much your 110v equipment needs during startup/ | + | The best way to understand how much your 110v equipment needs during startup/ |
===== understanding the specs ===== | ===== understanding the specs ===== |