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<blockquote data-quote="Geoff1946" data-source="post: 515150" data-attributes="member: 28452"><p>OK, I understand the question now. I agree with Binky's advice above. Don't skimp on capacity.</p><p></p><p>Low power inverters don't increase in price proportional to their power and for reliability it's worth getting one well above your nominal load so its semiconductors can have a nice unstressed life. </p><p></p><p>I just looked at CPC, and a Duracell branded 800watt one is about £70. You can pitch your rating lower if you want, but you won't save much for a quality one.</p><p></p><p>You also want substantial DC wiring in your car. Have an auto electrician wire you a fused supply straight from the battery. Don't try to rely on the cigarette lighter socket.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Geoff1946, post: 515150, member: 28452"] OK, I understand the question now. I agree with Binky's advice above. Don't skimp on capacity. Low power inverters don't increase in price proportional to their power and for reliability it's worth getting one well above your nominal load so its semiconductors can have a nice unstressed life. I just looked at CPC, and a Duracell branded 800watt one is about £70. You can pitch your rating lower if you want, but you won't save much for a quality one. You also want substantial DC wiring in your car. Have an auto electrician wire you a fused supply straight from the battery. Don't try to rely on the cigarette lighter socket. [/QUOTE]
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