Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: 12v inverters
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonRik Brooks
10/6/2008 at 12:19pm
 Location: South London
 Outfit: Cabanon Aruba Force 10 Crux Storm View Rik Brooks's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rik Brooks Reply   Quote Rik Brooks Quote  
Joined: 09/6/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   629
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Tykey:

I'm thinking of getting an inverter and didn't realise they have a square wave output.  Does this imply more power for a given current rating as the rms value for the voltage will be higher?  Sorry if that's a stupid question!

Take care

R


PersonMikey72
10/6/2008 at 12:42pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: motorhome View Mikey72's Profile View Profile   Reply to Mikey72 Reply   Quote Mikey72 Quote  
Joined: 09/5/2007

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   391
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

No, the power is equivalent to a sine wave.

The output isn't a true square wave either, (modified square wave), from a just a shorter duty cycle on the cheap ones to a stepped square on the more expensive ones.

Mike


Installer
10/6/2008 at 1:35pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Installer's Profile View Profile   Reply to Installer Reply   Quote Installer Quote  
Joined: 19/5/2005


Guest

Forum Posts:   20
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Why not just get a 12 volt charger for the laptop, no more expensive than an inverter and more efficient.


PersonRik Brooks
10/6/2008 at 3:35pm
 Location: South London
 Outfit: Cabanon Aruba Force 10 Crux Storm View Rik Brooks's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rik Brooks Reply   Quote Rik Brooks Quote  
Joined: 09/6/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   629
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Thanks Mikey:  I get the idea.

Take care.

R


Personadelowe
10/6/2008 at 8:56pm
 Location: dudley
 Outfit: kampa holkham 6 vango icarus 500 View adelowe's Profile View Profile   Reply to adelowe Reply   Quote adelowe Quote  
Joined: 21/2/2007

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   47
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
halfords are doing a ring 300watt for 31.99 at the moment which is a good price.


Advertisement



Personmjnewton
10/6/2008 at 9:14pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P View mjnewton's Profile View Profile   Reply to mjnewton Reply   Quote mjnewton Quote  
Joined: 14/5/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   111
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by Installer on 10/6/2008Why not just get a 12 volt charger for the laptop, no more expensive than an inverter and more efficient.
I was going to suggest exactly the same thing, however looking back at the OP's post they never mentioned a laptop - I think the first reply merely made the assumption based on what the product blurb mentioned.

Mathew



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5912 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder