Car power inverters of 100Watt

2017-09-04 Power Inverter Knowledge

If you need to stay charged while you’re on the road, maybe you need a power point in your car.

You’ll find a wide range of charge cables and adapters for the car, which are designed to recharge smartphones, tablets and other gadgets via USB.

Sometimes, however, only a traditional wall socket will do. If you’re in that boat, consider an in-car power inverter, which turns your cigarette lighter into a power point.

Power inverters are rated according to how many watts they deliver. If two ratings are listed – peak and continuous – it’s best to ignore the peak and judge it by the continuous rating.

Look for an inverter that switches off at certain voltages to ensure you don’t drain the car battery or damage the electrics. Even then, avoid using an inverter when the car’s engine isn’t running.