Power inverter

[R1cho]

I was in asda today and they are selling power inverters for £15, they plug into the cigarette lighter socket, don't know if they are any good, just thought i would mention it.

[(RIP) PLANK]

did you notice the wattage?

[R1cho]

75, any good?

[(RIP) PLANK]

i don't think it would run much, phone chargers and the like i don't think it would run a laptop.

[R1cho]

just lookin on the website they also have a 150w one http://direct.asda.com/12V-150W-Power-Inverter/001015855,default,pd.html

[kbekl]

i have a 75w one that i paid 50p for at a carboot didnt manage to run a ps2 but did run a tv fine

[briggie]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/600w-Soft-Start-12v-230v-Power-Inverter-1800w-240v-peak-/110578405260?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item19befc8f8c

[11redrex]

got a 200w one from Maplins (the electric shop, not the 50's holiday camp in the Hi-de-Hi series which was filmed in my home town) ages ago for £20, runs a laptop no problem. Use it for charging my phone and the satnav in the car all the time.

[jims-terrano]

I got a 300watt one which I've used for laptop but that's about it really. Crickey Brigge you could have a ring main in your truck with that one buddy.

Jim

[zippy656]

ive a 1500w one, never used it.. no idea what to use ot for even..

[Muckypup]

ive a 1500w one, never used it.. no idea what to use ot for even..

Do you want to sell it? :augie

[zippy656]

um.... dont think so, just in case.... you know what its like

I did think about plumbing it in one of the back panels, as DaveMud did

[rustic]

ive a 1500w one, never used it.. no idea what to use ot for even..

If away from away from 240 Volts, camp site etc
Should run a microwave oven, warm up your pies or cup of tea:lol
Run a big fridge for the beer, garden strimmer, small lawn mower, power tools.
Should run a small vacuum cleaner or an electric iron, hair dryer.

You will probably need to run the engine coz 1500 Watts will need 125 + Amps from your 12 volt battery :eek::eek:

regards,
Rustic

[zippy656]

If away from away from 240 Volts, camp site etc
Should run a microwave oven, warm up your pies or cup of tea:lol
Run a big fridge for the beer, garden strimmer, small lawn mower, power tools.
Should run a small vacuum cleaner or an electric iron, hair dryer.

You will probably need to run the engine coz 1500 Watts will need 125 + Amps from your 12 volt battery :eek::eek:

regards,
Rustic

oh cool, just what i need a hair dryer...

[rustic]

oh cool, just what i need a hair dryer...

My hair dryer is a cloth :lol

[zippy656]

whats hair??

[zippy656]

ive a 1500w one, never used it.. no idea what to use ot for even..


just looked its a 600w one, peek at 1500w..

[11redrex]

Forget the hairdryer then....

[solarman216]

Good idea to keep in the motor, together with a 1200 watt angle grinder, just what you need if you get clamped, Rick