(Wall) outlets on an Inverter that is powered thru a Vehicle Power Port. This feature can become more
of a hindrance that a benefit.
The addition of a second AC (Wall) outlet would encourage connecting multiple devices that could blow
automotive fuses or generate automatic shutdowns due to overloading of the built-in circuit protection
features.
In addition, multiple AC (Wall) outlets models suffer from potential electrical safety defects if incorrectly
designed. In 2005 several adapters were recalled from the market due to safety issues.
Adding USB port(s) may just compound the problem of not having enough available power along with
multiple AC (Wall) outlets.
Products with a single AC (Wall) outlet deliver reliable performance to operate a newer notebook
computer given the limitations of the power source, providing the user with an experience free of having
to replace blown automotive fuses or suffering from automatic shutdowns due to overloading of the
built-in circuit protection features.
Size
Size and form factor could be a deciding factor when shopping for Inverters. Normally size and
power are related. Some of the new Inverters such as Kensington Ultra Portable Power Inverter
150 (K33362), deliver high power in a compact, lightweight design.
Continuous and Peak Power
The Continuous Power rating of an Inverter refers to the amount of power that the Inverter can
sustain during continuous use.
The purpose of Peak Power is to allow for operating power spikes. If the Peak Power rating is exceeded
the Inverter will usually have to be restarted after approximately 10 minutes to allow it to cool.
Additional Features
Some Inverters have a built-in LED to warn of undesirable operating conditions. Some other features you
may find on Inverters are built-in safety features including over current protection, low and over supply
voltage protection and over temperature protection.
There are many products on the market, but do your research to determine the best solution for you.
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