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Title: car inverters?
Post by: caymanreview on July 31, 2004, 01:28:41 AM

im looking to pick up a car power inverter to recharge my lappy/valence batts while at the Euphio campout this next weekend

should i buck up and buy one of the beefy ones, or just go with a cheapo from say wal-mart?

will there be a difference in charge time with a beefy one that is say 350watt and one that might be 150watt?

anyone have any insight?

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on July 31, 2004, 06:02:59 PM

It depends on the car.  Ultimately, the power limit is set by the fused source in your car.  If your 12V hook up will support the higher current, get the beefy one because you'll grow into it.  The minimum you should get will depend on what you are trying to drive. 

What is the peak power draw of your laptop charger?  Get nothing smaller than that.  If you supply at least the charger's peak draw, anything more will not charge your batteries faster.  But it's nice to have reserve capacity.

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: caymanreview on July 31, 2004, 06:57:22 PM

im not sure yet, i have yet to recieve my new laptop and valence yet... i wont know till monday

thanks for the advice

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: hzgone on August 01, 2004, 01:16:28 AM

I bought a 350watt at circuit city for 60 bucks and it worked great for me at HSMF.  I usually keep it in my car so i can plug my laptop in and listen to shows.

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: sexymexi on August 04, 2004, 04:48:41 PM

i have a 300 or 350 watt, and i've charged my sla's on it on the way, and at bonnaroo.  Worked fine.  I was thinking about hitting the Euphio Campout, but i don't think i'll make it down.  Have a good time man.

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: caymanreview on August 05, 2004, 07:54:23 AM

well, things changed at work, and it is definantly out of the plans now...

looks like 2 solid local shows to try out the new lappy this weekend

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: fozzy on August 16, 2004, 09:40:00 PM

FWIW saw a generic 300 watt convertar at a truckstop fo 19.99 on the way back from tulsa Sunday. 

Title: Re: car inverters?
Post by: caymanreview on August 16, 2004, 09:42:52 PM

i havent got one yet, didnt end up hitting the euphio campout and didt need it. im not sure if il be getting one now since im thinking about dumping the lappy