Table of Contents of Inverter FAQ An inverter is a device that
turns DC voltage into AC voltage (Household Electricity).
Converting DC to AC will allow you to run lots of household
appliances Televisions Radios Computers Lights And many more… DC
or Direct Current electricity is found in most batteries and is
also used to operate most Cars. A 12V cigarette lighter socket
is a perfect place to run some of the smaller inverters from.
Larger inverters must be connected directly to the battery. Deep
cycle Marine batteries seem to be the best choice if you plan on
using a just a battery to power your inverter. It is also useful
to run the inverter from your car battery, while allowing the
car to continually charge it. (Car Must Be Running to Charge
Battery) Choosing the right size of inverter depends on the
power requirements of the appliances you expect to operate at
any given time. You should consider both the continuous and
surge power rating of your appliance. The continuous rating must
be high enough to handle