I would only connect the inverter when I wish to use the printer or charge the clippers - otherwise it will live in a cupboard.
I am interested in comment/advice on the suitability of that inverter.
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Sunday 24th of January 2016 04:14:53 PM
dragonfly1 said
05:06 PM Jan 24, 2016
John
I reckon that inverter would be ok for what you want to do
Dragonfly1
Dougwe said
06:56 PM Jan 24, 2016
I use a 300w Inverter to do both what you say Rocky with great success. It also runs off a Anderson plug inside the van as you know.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 24th of January 2016 06:56:57 PM
Hylife said
07:08 PM Jan 24, 2016
Pure sine wave inverters of low power output are cheap to make because basic electronic components con easily handle the loads. It is when you get up into higher power outputs that the prices jump considerably.
That inverter will do fine for your stated requirements. Probably even a bit overkill but opens up its possible use for other higher powered devices.
For most laptops, small inkjet printers and personal grooming products a simple 150watt coke can inverter with USB will do and these can be purchased for $20 to $25.
jules47 said
09:27 PM Jan 24, 2016
We have a "plug in" hair clipper set, and use the 600w PSW inverter to operate this, it also charges our computers, 12v Black and Decker Vacuum cleaner, and a couple of other things - no problem at all.
PeterD said
08:09 AM Jan 25, 2016
For your stated requirements a 60-100 W inverter would be more appropriate. Remember all inverters take a minimum amount of current to drive them even without any load. The larger the inverter the larger this minimum current is.
rockylizard said
08:26 AM Jan 25, 2016
PeterD wrote:
For your stated requirements a 60-100 W inverter would be more appropriate. Remember all inverters take a minimum amount of current to drive them even without any load. The larger the inverter the larger this minimum current is.
Gday...
Thanks for that advice Peter - but the inverter I am looking at shows a "no load current" of 0.3>0.55Amp
Given it will not be plugged in permanently but only used when I need to print or recharge the clippers is that too much 'minimum' current ?
That is about as much as each of my LED lights draw.
Cheers - John
03_Troopy said
08:38 AM Jan 25, 2016
half an amp over 24 hours is 12AH.. yeah it's not an ignorable amount. But if it is only connected when you need it, it shouldn't be a problem.
Wanderlust said
12:42 PM Jan 25, 2016
Just tested my Projecta 600W MSW inverter. I have it connected permanently while travelling.
The Standby current with the unit switched on is around half an amp. With it plugged in (12v battery) and switched OFF, the current being used is about 300 microamp (0.3mA) Hope this is of use.
Gday...
I have just had a 50amp Anderson plug installed in my van using 6B&S cable with an inline 30amp fuse running off my 120Ahr house battery.
My main intention is to use the plug to use my Pixma inkjet printer, which would usually be used to:
The Pixma printer has these specs -
240V 11W printing
I am looking at buying this inverter -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Large-Shell-Pure-Sine-Wave-Inverter-300W-600W-12V-240V-Car-Car-Plug-/331279407166?hash=item4d21ca983e:g:cFwAAOSwgQ9VxGay
It is my intention to do away with the ciggy socket connection and the aligator clips and connect a dedicated 50amp Anderson plug.
I am also thinking of buying a rechargeable hair clipper and would use the inverter to charge that if required when camping - something like this -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VS-Sassoon-VS704A-Cordless-Rechargeable-Hair-Beard-Clipper-Trimmer-Groomer-/140892674912?hash=item20cddb9b60:g:ZqEAAOSwfcVUKfgV
I would only connect the inverter when I wish to use the printer or charge the clippers - otherwise it will live in a cupboard.
I am interested in comment/advice on the suitability of that inverter.
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Sunday 24th of January 2016 04:14:53 PM
John
I reckon that inverter would be ok for what you want to do
Dragonfly1
I use a 300w Inverter to do both what you say Rocky with great success. It also runs off a Anderson plug inside the van as you know.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 24th of January 2016 06:56:57 PM
Pure sine wave inverters of low power output are cheap to make because basic electronic components con easily handle the loads. It is when you get up into higher power outputs that the prices jump considerably.
That inverter will do fine for your stated requirements. Probably even a bit overkill but opens up its possible use for other higher powered devices.
For most laptops, small inkjet printers and personal grooming products a simple 150watt coke can inverter with USB will do and these can be purchased for $20 to $25.
Gday...
Thanks for that advice Peter - but the inverter I am looking at shows a "no load current" of 0.3>0.55Amp
Given it will not be plugged in permanently but only used when I need to print or recharge the clippers is that too much 'minimum' current ?
That is about as much as each of my LED lights draw.
Cheers - John
I have it connected permanently while travelling.
The Standby current with the unit switched on is around half an amp.
With it plugged in (12v battery) and switched OFF, the current being used is about 300 microamp (0.3mA)
Hope this is of use.