How do I connect two or more batteries?
It may be advisable to operate the inverter from an array of 12V batteries of the same type in a ”parallel”
configuration. Two such batteries will generate twice the Amps/hour of a single battery; three batteries
will generate three times the Amps/hour, and so on. This will lengthen the time efore your batteries will
need to be recharged, giving you a longer time that you can run your appliances.
Operating a computer with a Modified Sine Wave Inverter?
With the exception of some laptops most computers will work fine, although some CRT monitors will
experience some interference such as lines or a hum.
However, if you have any doubt about any appliance, tool or device, particularly laptop computers, we
recommend that you check with the manufacturer to be sure it is compatible with a modified sine wave
inverter. If it is not, choose one of our pure sine wave inverters instead.The difference between them is
the pure sine wave inverter produces a better and cleaner current. However, they are also considerably
more expensive due to the electronics inside.
Microwave Ovens & Power Inverters.
The power rating used with microwave ovens is the “cooking power” which refers to the power being
“delivered” to the food being cooked. The actual operating power requirement rating is higher than the
cooking power rating (for example, a microwave with “advertised” rating of 600W usually
corresponds to almost 1200W - 1500W of power consumption). The actual power consumption is
usually stated on a label located at the back of the microwave. If the operating power requirement
cannot be found on the back of the microwave, check the instruction manual or contact the
manufacturer.
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