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If you need a reliable power source on the go, setting up an
inverter in your car is the perhaps the best move you can make. This small, yet reliable piece of equipment is the best alternative to power generators because it is compact, lightweight, and noise-free. In addition, it is much easier to maintain and finding storage for it won't be a problem because of its small size.
But just like any other electronic devices, there are safety precautions you must observe, especially during the installation process, to ensure not only your safety, but also those of the inverter, your car, and the electrical appliances you're planning to use. For starters, it is a common practice among many car owners to simply plug the device in to the cigarette lighter. However, if the wiring system isn't able to handle the current, certain problems may arise.
Therefore, it is important that you first check and ensure that your vehicle's wiring harness can handle the current before plugging in an inverter to your cigarette lighter. If you're planning to use the device for extensive applications, it would be wise to hardwire or connect it directly to your car's battery to safely use it. This way, you can avoid damaging both the device and your car's wiring system.
When hardwiring the
pure sine wave inverter directly to your car's battery, be sure to use the wires or cables provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Most manufacturers recommend using cables that are one to three metres in length, depending on the type of inverter you're planning to use. Also, be sure to avoid using aluminium wire because it has higher resistance to current flow than copper wire. Otherwise, it might affect the machine's capability to efficiently convert DC electricity into AC power.
It is a generally accepted fact that working with car batteries can be dangerous because there is always the risk of electrocution. As such, to avoid situations that can result in serious injury, see to it that you read and follow all the safety instructions that are listed in the owner's manual. While there is that notion that real men don't need an instruction manual, always remember that reading the manual and equipping yourself with proper knowledge can make a huge difference towards preventing unnecessary trips to the emergency room.
When setting up a
car inverter, see to it that you follow the precautionary measures discussed above. This is to help ensure that the device is properly installed and at the same time, to protect you, your car, and electrical appliances from any untoward situation.
