The Growing Uses of AC Power Inverters

I have learned that there are many other uses for DC to AC power inverters. They are very popular with boaters, people who have recreational vehicles, campers, long distance travelers and those who use alternative ways of making electricity.

Those who enjoying boating, camping and traveling in recreational vehicles connect them to their vehicle's battery and use the power inverter for back up electricity. The power inverters change the DC current of their battery into AC current that can power the lights, a television, radio and even appliances. They can enjoy the modern conveniences of home in places where there is no electricity available. They can enjoy being on the water or in a remote location, but it doesn't keep them from staying in touch with the world around them and using the electrical things they want and need.

People traveling long distances can use smaller power inverters inside their vehicles. These are connected to the cigarette lighter or another charging receptacle and used to recharge batteries for MP3 players, video games, cell phones, cameras or any electronics that require 120 watts or less.

There are also people that make their own electricity. They store the electricity in a battery and then need to convert it to AC electricity by using a power inverter. I was contacted by a person who peddles a bicycle to make his own electricity. He has an inverter connected to the battery he is charging and watches a television, that is plugged into the inverter, while he is peddling and charging the battery. Also, people who use solar panels of any size can make electricity and this does save money, but this electricity still has to be converted to be usable.

The one thing I did notice is that not too many people were aware of using the power inverters for a power outage in the home. They probably didn't think about getting a spare 12 volt battery to keep in the house for emergencies. Most people connect their power inverters to a vehicle's battery and probably thought it too difficult to run the power into the house. That is why having a spare battery is the perfect solution. You can keep the power inverter and battery together in one place and when an outage occurs, you are ready for it.

Because so many things require electricity or batteries to operate them, the popularity and uses for power inverters should continue to increase and it wouldn't surprise me if soon, everyone will own at least one power inverter.

Sandra is the owner of http://www.energyigloo.com - a new store with everything you need for free electricity. This information comes from personal experience and research.

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