Power Inverters (1 Viewer)

[haganap]

So I was right then...... The information yousupplied was wrong
What you were mimicking on the inverter wasn't the same because the information provided was wrongoh:

any how.. is not world war 3 you asked for advice and got it.



But the one thing you should take from this thread is that you should find yourself a good CLEAN method of charging your laptop on the move.

 

[Reallyretired]

been saying that from the start..

quasi sine wave inverters are also less efficient than a 12v power adapter.. also converting from 12vdc to 230vac then back again to 15-20 vdc is a nonsense and even less efficient.. oh:

They have improved over the years and are fine on most power equipment.. but won't operate electric tooth brush chargers and a few other bits of kit.. some micro waves won't run on them and electric clocks go slow.. washing machines won't run ether ..

If you must use then buy a quality unit such as from Sterling.. avoid cheap ones on ebay ..they may work out costly.

nice to see you posting.. :thumb:

Not always the case. My quasi sine wave inverter charges our toothbrushes (Braun) and operates our washing machine. I can't see why there would be any problem with running DC adaptors for electronics off one either as the output is then DC.

 

[marjohn]

Hello lap top charger

I bought one of the 300w inverters from Lidl with the intention of using it to charge phones, laptops, etc. when off EHU. I've wired in a cigarette lighter socket direct off the battery which is fine for the phones and to run the inverter from. Problem I have is with the laptop. On normal 240v, i have a green charge indicator light and message saying battery xx% charging. With the inverter, the light is red, but same message. Don't want to risk damaging the lap top. Should I fork out for a pure or modified sine wave inverter? I am sure there is someone on here that can come up with the answer :thumb: Thanks.

i have a charger 12vto17v also 12and 230 volts it cost £60 I would like £25 plus postage it fits most laptops with adapters marjohn

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[OddSocks]

Well....... I now feel a right plonker! Do you ever wish you had never started a thread? It turns out that orange/red is charging, green is charged. oh:oh:oh: (Just as said!) Both on mains and inverter. In my defence(?) SWMBO said it was always green, probably because always plugged in! I use an old steam driven PC at home so don't have these problems! Thanks to everybody for their input, especially OddSocks for the link to the manual, etc. I never thought I was going to start World War 3! Will probably see some of you at Newbury, but think I'll keep my head down :Blush:

So I was right then...... The information yousupplied was wrong
What you were mimicking on the inverter wasn't the same because the information provided was wrongoh:

any how.. is not world war 3 you asked for advice and got it.



But the one thing you should take from this thread is that you should find yourself a good CLEAN method of charging your laptop on the move.

So, I was completely correct

Despite everyone questioning me, the info I gave was 100% accurate, and my description of the error being made was also absolutely right.

When will people ever learn? I might know bugger all about motor homes, but I know computers like the back of my hand. :thumb:

You are welcome.

 

[Ninovan]

]i have a charger 12vto17v also 12and 230 volts it cost £60 I would like £25 plus postage it fits most laptops with adapters marjohn

[/HI]
Thanks for the offer, but I need 19v. I've ordered a proper 12v transformer for it now so should be sorted :thumb:

 

[OddSocks]

[/HI]
Thanks for the offer, but I need 19v. I've ordered a proper 12v transformer for it now so should be sorted :thumb:

You didn't need to it was working perfectly well.

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[Puddleduck]

Lidl inverters

I'm hoping they still have one left as OH saw the technician at the hospital today who confirmed that the model of medical equipment he needs does not require pure sine wave.

If they don't it will be fleabay or the big river.