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Power Inverter
Ok so i ran across a power inverter today at a bargain store, its a Coleman Powermate Power Inverter.
I know nothing about these, so here are the specs:
350 Watt Continuous, 700 Watt High Surge
Short Circuit Protection - automatically shuts down until short is removed.
Over Voltage Protection - automatically shuts down when input exceeds 15V DC
Low Voltage Alarm - audible when battery discharges to 10.5 DC
Under Voltage Protection - automatically shuts down when unit input is less than 10V DC
Overload Protection - automatically shuts down unit when continuous draw exceeds 350W
Thermal Protection - automatically shuts down when circuit temp exceeds 150 degrees
Dimensions: 7.25" x 5" x 2"
Weight: 1lbs 4oz
No load current draw: less than 0.4A
Input voltage range: 11-15 VDC
Waveform: modified sine wave
Outlet on inverter: 120V AC, grounded
Ok so how does this one look? It appears that it will shut down if theres too much input, not enough input, if it draws too much, or if it gets too hot...all of this is good, right?
I will be using this to run small things like the Dremel, battery pack chargers, laptop, charging lantern/lights, running small fans, etc.
I know nothing about these, so here are the specs:
350 Watt Continuous, 700 Watt High Surge
Short Circuit Protection - automatically shuts down until short is removed.
Over Voltage Protection - automatically shuts down when input exceeds 15V DC
Low Voltage Alarm - audible when battery discharges to 10.5 DC
Under Voltage Protection - automatically shuts down when unit input is less than 10V DC
Overload Protection - automatically shuts down unit when continuous draw exceeds 350W
Thermal Protection - automatically shuts down when circuit temp exceeds 150 degrees
Dimensions: 7.25" x 5" x 2"
Weight: 1lbs 4oz
No load current draw: less than 0.4A
Input voltage range: 11-15 VDC
Waveform: modified sine wave
Outlet on inverter: 120V AC, grounded
Ok so how does this one look? It appears that it will shut down if theres too much input, not enough input, if it draws too much, or if it gets too hot...all of this is good, right?
I will be using this to run small things like the Dremel, battery pack chargers, laptop, charging lantern/lights, running small fans, etc.
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That is perfect.
I run a 400 watt one as seen in the Tech section.
I use it to charge the cell phone, power drill batteries, ect.
350 watts should be enough for that.
Mine too has the shut down feature so it will not discharge the battery.
Are you going to hard wire it like I did mine?
Much easier that way if you hard mount it like I did mine.
I run a 400 watt one as seen in the Tech section.
I use it to charge the cell phone, power drill batteries, ect.
350 watts should be enough for that.
Mine too has the shut down feature so it will not discharge the battery.
Are you going to hard wire it like I did mine?
Much easier that way if you hard mount it like I did mine.
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Originally Posted by Corey
That is perfect.
Originally Posted by Corey
I run a 400 watt one as seen in the Tech section.
Originally Posted by Corey
Are you going to hard wire it like I did mine?
Much easier that way if you hard mount it like I did mine.
Much easier that way if you hard mount it like I did mine.
Thanks Corey (for both threads!)
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I noticed these two, one is 400/800 and the other is 700/1400, both on sale at the Sportsman's Guide.
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Originally Posted by RidgeRunner
I noticed these two, one is 400/800 and the other is 700/1400, both on sale at the Sportsman's Guide.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/colpow800wat.html
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/colpow800wat.html
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
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Costco has a 400w inverter for $30 and a 1000w for $60-70 (I think). Both are pretty good prices.
The 350w should be good for your purposes Ryan. I've got both a 350 and a 400 for my cars and I use them for dremel, laptop, and this little 400w vacuum cleaner from shark. To use the full output you'll want to connect directly to your battery rather than the cig plug.
The 350w should be good for your purposes Ryan. I've got both a 350 and a 400 for my cars and I use them for dremel, laptop, and this little 400w vacuum cleaner from shark. To use the full output you'll want to connect directly to your battery rather than the cig plug.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/colpow800wat.html
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
Doesnt matter anyway, too good to beat.
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hardwire it, and leave it right here..... mine is a 300 watt continuous and it works great and leaves tons of space for other stuff
heres a pic
heres a pic
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dotcoms/colpow800wat.html
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
The 800/1600 watt model for $44.99!
Hard to beat!
Unbeatable deal! THIS IS A GREAT PRICE, they have the same exact unit on sale at Kragen for $69... This is only $40ish!
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The 400W model is also on sale. It's only $24.99. What are some items that the 800W could run that the 400W couldn't? I plan on using it to run a laptop, so I think the 400W would probably be enough. Would the 800W be used for a small fridge, portable stereo, etc? Later.
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What they will run?
Here's a link to tell you how big a PI you need to run what you want for the Coleman Powermates.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...equestid=28119
Compare the prices too! OUCH!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...equestid=28119
Compare the prices too! OUCH!
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Thanks man. That's awesome. I'd love to be able to run a small microwave while tailgating at a football game, but no way am I going to get the 1200W inverter. Too freakin big.
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