![]() Just like a basic inverter they tend to have two sides. When you don’t have shore power they invert your DC battery power into AC power, however, when you do have shore power they act like a converter and use the AC power coming in to charge the battery. Inverter Chargers are essentially a inverter and a converter all in one. Some people will mount these basic inverters in a unseen location closer to the batteries, and then they will run a surge protector into a common area they need AC power, say by a desk for a computer for example. If you choose this type you will have to plug the AC appliances into them, and since inverters typically need to be close to the battery bank this wont be a very convenient option. These are a great cheap option for a basic system. Most of them will have two sides: the DC side is where the DC wires connect from the battery to the inverter, and the AC side will have a few 15 amp outlets for you to plug AC appliances into. They invert power from DC to AC and that is about it. Now that you understand the difference between a converter and an inverter, let’s talk about the options for inverters.īasic inverters are just that, basic. Basic Inverter VS Inverter Charger VS Hybrid Inverter Keep that in mind and always look for continuous watts. I bring this up because sometimes companies will call something “model 2000” and people buy it as they assume it makes 2000 watts but in reality it makes 1600 watts continuously. So for example, our AIMS inverter charger makes 2500 watts continuously but and surge (peak) at 7500 watts for 20 seconds. Normally, an inverter can surge or peak for about 20-30 seconds. Surge watts also called peak watts is how many watts the inverter can make for a short period of time. ![]() Continuous watts is the rating for how many watts it can continuously make (aka how many watts it can make all the time). However, there are two numbers typically given, continuous and surge (peak) watts. Inverters are typically rated in how many watts they can produce. I bring this up because if you see a great deal on an inverter then you’ll need to double check to insure it is not modified! Continuous Watts VS Surge (Peak) Watts Because they are better they do cost a little more. They are basically the better of the two. Pure sine inverters make power in a “pure” wave which is better for sensitive electronics. If you’re just using it for power tools or something like that then they are fine, but honestly most of you need to know about them simply to avoid them as you’ll probably want a pure sine inverter. Most of you probably don’t care about the specifics, but essentially modified sine inverters make power in a “modified” wave which is fine for many applications, but NOT for sensitive electronics. They also come in two types… modified and pure sine. Just like converters, inverters come in varying inputs and outputs and are typically rated in watts. However, even those typically have a small inverter that only powers the fridge. ![]() They are becoming more and more common nowadays with the use of residential fridges in RVs. Most RVs DON’T have an inverter from the factory. They take in a lower voltage and invert it to a higher voltage. Inverters basically do the opposite of converters. OUTPUT: 120 volt Alternating Current (AC) Some converters might even have voltage settings for different battery types. Typically converters are rated in the amps they send out, and a good quality converter will have several stages of charging for the batteries. For the most part, most RVs will have a converter that charges your battery bank when plugged into shore power. For example some take a 24 volt battery bank and convert it down to 12 volts for your 12 volt fuse box (which sends power to the appliances). Honestly, that is the easiest way to think about it.Ĭonverters come in many input and output voltages and can be used in other ways. ![]() In most RV scenarios converters are a battery charger. Most RVs come with a converter already from the factory that take AC power in (typically 120v from your shore power or generator) and convert it down to 12v DC power that your battery needs. If you watched the video then you can probably skip down to recommendations, but if you are more of a reading learner then here you go!Ĭonverters take in a higher voltage and lower that voltage. ![]()
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