power inverter?

[210ccr]

does anyone use a power inveter in their boat, i want to put a flat panel tv in mine, not sure what the best way to go about doing this.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: power inverter?

Its done all the time. Just be sure the inverter can handle the current requirements of the TV. There should be a tag on the TV with that info.

 

[Splat]

Re: power inverter?

WARNING DANGER will robinson danger.

Most power inverters use a modified sine wave to create AC power. That is the voltage is switched on and off quickly and drasticly, thus creating sharp loss in voltage. Whereas if you look at a normal sine wave of AC current, the voltage is a smooth fluctuation up and down. Some newer electronics will not work with a low end power inverter because of this. You will probably want to invest in a higfher quality inverter, that has a true sine wave to it.

My buddy used to take along his tv, and a inverter when he drove OTR, and it wouldn't work with his cheap inverter, even though the current was available.

Bill

here's some quick good reading
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/dashboarding/Power-Inverters.htm

 

[john from md]

Re: power inverter?

+1 on what Splat said. Don't buy a cheap inverter as it may cost you the electronics you are trying to operate off it.

John