Inverters R Us Blog http://site.invertersrus.com/blog Blog about DC to AC Power Inverters Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:28:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 New Aims Pure Sine Wave Pricing! http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/19/new-aims-pure-sine-wave-pricing/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/19/new-aims-pure-sine-wave-pricing/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:28:35 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=224 Aims has just reduced their pricing, and we have passed the savings on to you!

PWRI18012S – $79.00
PWRI30012S – $99.00
PWRI60012S – $189.00
PWRI100012S – $299.00
PWRI150012S – $379.00
PWRI150024S – $399.00
PWRI200012S – $449.00
PWRI300012S – $699.00
PWRI300024S – $719.00
PWRI500012S – $999.00

Aims Pure Sine Inverter

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How many Amps DC am I drawing? http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/16/how-many-amps-dc-am-i-drawing/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/16/how-many-amps-dc-am-i-drawing/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:19:24 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=217 or put another way, “How many amps am I taking out of my batteries per hour?”

We hear this question every single day and the answer is quite simple. To determine how many Amps you are taking out of you batteries per hour, as a general rule of thumb, take the AC Amps (amps of the devices plugged into the inverter) and multiply by 10. For example, 5A of fluorescent lights = 50 DC Amps. You are taking 50A out of your batteries per hour if those lights are turned on for the full hour.

Sidebar: If you are running a 4A fridge for example, using the above formula you will not be drawing 40A DC an hour. The fridge will cycle on and off many times during the course of an hour so you’ll be drawing LESS than the 40A DC.

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How long can I expect my devices to run? http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/15/how-long-can-i-expect-my-devices-to-run/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/15/how-long-can-i-expect-my-devices-to-run/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:04:22 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=212 The run time depends solely on the amount and size (capacity) of your batteries.

FORMULA:

  • Total the amps on your batteries and divide by 12. Take that number and set it aside, we’ll get back to it in a moment.
  • Total the amps on the devices you will use on the inverter, add another 1/2 amp for the inverter itself.
  • Take THAT total and divide into the first number you came up with.
  • The result will be your runtime in hours. The more batteries you put in parallel the longer runtime you can expect.
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    Is my inverter weatherproof? http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/14/is-my-inverter-weatherproof/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/14/is-my-inverter-weatherproof/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:56:21 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=206 No. Treat your inverter like you would your TV. You wouldn’t put your TV outside in the rain, please don’t leave your inverter there either. Be aware of lighting storms. If struck, your inverter would go into a permanent overload state and may even smoke it. If using in a marine environment, try to keep it tucked away underneath, in a dryer area.

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    My inverter’s fans won’t come on! http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/13/my-inverters-fans-wont-come-on/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/13/my-inverters-fans-wont-come-on/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:54:29 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=200 Good! On almost all of the inverters that we carry which are rated 1000 watts and above, the fans are connected to a thermal switch which will only allow the fans to come on when they reach a certain temperature. This helps keep your batteries holding their charge longer, and also makes it QUIET! Hooray!

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    Aims 300 Watt Pure Sine http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/12/aims-300-pure-sine/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/12/aims-300-pure-sine/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:41:35 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=192 These inverters were thought to be discontinued, never to be seen again well over a year ago, when WHOOOOSH they reappeared today out of thin air. I always liked these inverters, wish Aims had not phased them out for the new version but as technology changes so should we. These inverters are brand new, never used and have a full one year warranty, in which you’ll have to receive the newer version if anything ever were to happen as these are the last to be had. Only two left, and they will go quick.

    Part Number: PWRI30012S

    The AIMS 300 Watt pure sine wave power inverter provides ample power to run all devices continuously which are rated at 300 watts or less. With a peak of 1000 watts, the 300 watt pure sine wave power inverter will fit many applications.

    Informational

  • Manufactured in ISO 9001 certified factory
  • CE approved
  • 100% factory line test and qc approval process
  • Features:

  • 300 Watt continuous power
  • Pure sine wave
  • Dual ac receptacle
  • On/off switch
  • Cooling fan
  • Enclosed dc battery connections
  • Convenient cables with alligator clamps included
  • ac output short circuit protection
  • Instruction manual
  • Free 1 year tech support
  • 1 Year Warranty Parts and Labor
  • Specifications:

  • Continuous output power: 300 Watts
  • Surge power capability (peak power): 1000 Watts
  • dc input / operating voltage: 10 to 15 Volts
  • Output voltage: 120 Volts ac
  • Output wave form: pure sine wave
  • Output frequency: 60 Hz
  • Battery low voltage alarm: 10.5 +/- 0.5 Volts
  • Battery low voltage shutdown: 10.0 +/- 0.5 Volts
  • No load power consumption: 8 Watts
  • Full load efficiency: 90%
  • 1/3 load efficiency: 95%
  • AC Output Socket Type: dual Type 2 -3 prong
  • High input voltage protection: 15V
  • Low input voltage shutdown: 10V
  • Product size (L x W x H): 9”X 9.5”X 3.25”
  • Inverter Weight 4.5 lbs.
  • Aims 300 Watt Pure Sine

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    Hybrid Car user prepares for hurricanes! http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/09/hybrid-car-user-prepares-for-hurricanes/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/09/hybrid-car-user-prepares-for-hurricanes/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:00:55 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=176 By John W.

    I live in bright, sunny, and stormy Florida. Last year, was even a bit too stormy for my taste. We had two major hurricanes in our area that resulted in 5 to 6 day power outages and required us to purchase new refrigerated food after the first one. We became so feed up with the loss of electric power and the constant drone at night of our neighbor’s generators that I arrived in desperation at a new idea after the first major hurricane.

    A little aside, both my wife and me own hybrid electric cars, both of the cars are equipped with large battery packs (202 and 274 volts DC) in the trunks for the electric drive motor and a small auto 12-V DC battery in the trunk for all the accessories. Before the next storm that hit I was ready, I ordered a 1250 Watt AIMS inverter from Inverters-R-Us, jumper cables, and a new deep cycle battery.

    The next storm knocked out the power again but this time I was ready. After the storm cleared the area, I hauled my fully charged deep cycle battery out to my car parked in our circle drive. Opening the trunk I placed the deep cycle in the trunk, connected the jumpers to the small 12-V battery in the car and then to the deep cycle battery in parallel, connected the inverter leads to the deep cycle battery and ran an extension cord from the inverter in through the side window to the kitchen. The beauty of this situation is my hybrid car has an inverter that is used to charge the 12-Volt battery from the large battery pack in my car as long as I leave the key in the ON position with all my accessories off. I can close the trunk, lock all the doors and walk away, the gas engine turns on and off as needed to keep the batteries fully charged and the refrigerator and other appliances can always be on. The gas engine barely runs since it just needs to top off the 274 Volt battery (10-20% of the time) and my wife and I do not have to deal with the fumes and noise of a generator. We are extremely happy with this situation and are considering buying another inverter for her hybrid.

    Thanks for helping us get through another storm.

    John W.
    Delray Beach, FL

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    Morningstar SureSine 300 Watt Power Inverter http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/08/morningstar-suresine-300-watt-power-inverter/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/08/morningstar-suresine-300-watt-power-inverter/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:18:52 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=153 Inverters R Us now carries the Morningstar SureSine 300 Watt Power Inverter. The SureSine™ is a 300 watt pure sine wave inverter (12 volt DC input) designed specifically for remote off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems. It is an ideal inverter for rural electrification projects, telecom, remote cabins and weekend homes, and RV or caravans and boats. The SureSine’s combination of performance, features and competitive price provides the best small inverter value on the market.

    Part Number: SI-300-115V

    Features:

  • Pure Sine Wave
  • Handles up to 200% surge
  • 55mA self consumption (standby mode)
  • No internal cooling fan
  • Adjustable and Programmable
  • Toroidal transformer design
  • Peak efficiency of 92%
  • Extensive electronic protections with automatic recovery
  • Protected against harsh tropical and marine environment
  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Specifications:

  • Continuous Power Rating: 300 Watts @ 25°C
  • Peak Power Rating (10 minutes): 600 Watts @ 25°C
  • DC Input Voltage: 10.0V – 15.5V
  • Waveform: Pure sine wave
  • AC Output Voltage (RMS): 115V +/– 10%
  • AC Output Frequency: 60 Hz +/– 0.1%
  • Peak Efficiency: 92%
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 4%
  • Inverter On (no load): 450mA
  • Inverter Off: 25mA
  • Stand-by: 55mA
  • Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD): 11.5 V or 10.5 V
  • Low Voltage Reconnect: 12.6 V or 11.6 V
  • LVD Warning Threshold (buzzer): 11.8 V or 10.8 V
  • LVD Delay Period: 4 minutes
  • High Voltage Disconnect: 15.5 V
  • High Voltage Reconnect: 14.5 V
  • Standby On Threshold: ~ 8 Watts
  • Standby Off Threshold: ~ 8 Watts
  • High Temperature Disconnect: 95°C (heatsink)
  • High Temperature Reconnect: 80°C (heatsink)
  • Dimensions: 8.4″ x 6.0″ x 4.1″ in
  • Weight: 10.0 lbs
  • CE Compliant
  • UL Listed (UL 458) – 115 V version ONLY
  • cUL (CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01) – 115 V version ONLY
  • Morningstar SureSine User Manual

    SureSine 300

    SureSine Diagram

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    Rally 150 Watt Power Inverter http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/07/rally-150-watt-power-inverter/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/07/rally-150-watt-power-inverter/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:23:29 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=127 By: Daniel Stack

    The Rally 150 Watt power inverter (part number 7414) is a pretty slick little unit. It features 2 AC receptacles, 1 DC port and 1 USB port. The AC receptacle on the right side of the unit is “sideways”, which makes it handy for example when using something that has a “wide” or “built in” adapter such as a digital camera battery charger.

    Another nice little feature is the included iPod Quick Charge Interface Adaptor which you can see in the owners manual. All in all, this little inverter has all the bells and whistles you would ever need in an inverter this size, capable of running pretty much any laptop out there today.

    If you have any questions about the Rally 150 watt power inverter, please let us know and we’ll be glad to answer them for you. I use ths inverter everyday in my daily driver and I have a choice of many if you can imagine.

    Part Number: 7414

    Features:

  • 150 watts continuous power
  • Green LED: Power Indicator
  • Red LED: Warning Indicator
  • On/Off Switch
  • iPod Quick Charge Interface Adaptor Included
  • Convenient USB Port
  • DC Port Accessory Socket
  • 2 110 Volt AC Recepticles
  • Polymer housing for superior heat dissapation and strength
  • Built-In cooling fan
  • 12v cig lighter plug included
  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Specifications:

  • Max. Continuous Power: 150 Watt
  • Surge Capability (Peak Power): 300 Watt
  • Output Voltage Range: 110-125 Volt AC RMS
  • Optimum Efficiency: > 85%
  • No Load Current Draw: > 300mA
  • Wave Form: Modified Sine Wave
  • Input Voltage Range: 11 – 15.0 Volt DC
  • Output Frequency (Hz): 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
  • Fuse: 15A
  • High Input Voltage Shutdown: > 15 Volt DC
  • Low Input Voltage Alarm: < 11.5 Volt DC
  • Low Input Voltage Shutdown: < 10.5 Volt DC
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.48 x 4.58 x 1.9 in.
  • Weight: 0.6 lbs.
  • Rally 7414 User Manual (in PDF form)

    Rally 150 Watt Part Number 7414

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    Very Clean RV Design Makes Life Easier! http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/06/very-clean-rv-design-makes-life-easier/ http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/2010/07/06/very-clean-rv-design-makes-life-easier/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:36:37 +0000 Administrator http://site.invertersrus.com/blog/?p=116 By: G. Gipson

    My wife and I decided to get back into the recreational vehicle camping world again. I remembered that after just about every trip we took in our high end motor home I had to fix something so we made the decision to keep it simple this time.

    We chose a small tear drop trailer and considered a small 2kw generator for those times we needed AC. The things are noisy and they pollute so we ruled that out. Instead I mounted a couple of solar panels on the roof, hooked them to the battery though a controller and installed one of your 2KW true sine wave inverters instead.

    I only want to run a hair dryer and charge my laptop computer. Although the existing 12V battery is adequate I plan to change it out to a couple of golf cart batteries for more use time.

    Wow, are we happy with the setup. No noise, no smell and free electricity to boot. We could not be happier with the way this works. No moving parts to ware out and no down time. I have enclosed a couple of pictures showing the installation. Enjoy.

    RV Inverter

    RV1

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