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Here's a link
John H. wrote:
On Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:30:58 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:32:25 -0400, John H.
wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:01:37 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:11:39 -0400, John H.
wrote:
The item I just installed is a converter. It converts 12vdc to 120vac.
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That would be an inverter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_inverter
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I trust the sites I quoted above more.
https://www.arrow.com/en/research-an...vs-transformer
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Unless your device can convert 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC, and I don't
think it does, it is definitely not an inverter or inverter/charger.
Inverter/chargers are much heavier and more expensive. I've got two
on the boat (one for backup), and one at home that I use as a heavy
duty UPS for my computer equipment.
Primary boat inverter/charger:
https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-MS2812-2800W-Inverter-Charger/dp/B002MWAATK
http://www.magnum-dimensions.com/product-inverter/2800w-pure-sine-inverter-charger-ms-series
I never said it was an inverter. That was Bill. And, I misread your
wikipedia site this am. It says,
"... inverter, is an electronic device or circuitry that changes direct
current (DC) to alternating
current (AC), which is what I've been saying all along.
I bought and installed a CONVERTER, which converts 120vac to 12vdc. And,
the DC it puts out also
charges the battery.
Sorry, me bad.
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