Inverter to run a 18 volt drill charger + other uses for inverters?
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 19:53
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Member - G N (VIC)
Hi all
What size? Type? Brand? inverter would i need to run an 18 volt cordlees drill charger?
I don't realy need an inverter for any other items that i can think of but also woner do i get a "pure sinewave" type (i think these are the better ones? my knoledge here is somewhat limited) so it is suitable for other uses too??
What other uses do people use their
inverters for?
Kind Regards
GN
Reply By: Member - Happy Gutz (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:34
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:34
I'm just about to set an inverter up in my Patrol, it will be used just for what you are writing about. I can get a 12volt charger for 18v L.I. Makita
tools but it would be useless for any other toys, with an inverter, I can run most 240v stuff I want. Haven't decided what sort to get yet, we'll wait and see what people who have one set reckon
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Follow Up By: Member - G N (VIC) - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:38
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:38
Hi Happy
I was hoping to buy at local quality store with good back up and reputation but they said they dont sell as cant compete with Ebay etc? I am not an Ebay user / fan.
Will hopefully get some good info here, usualy get some excellent info from some very
well informed people.
cheers GN
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Reply By: Maîneÿ (wa) - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:14
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:14
Pure sinewave
inverters are giving you the same clean power you get in your
home, anything else is only second best.
If your prepared to use anything but what the item, (example: computer, fridge) is designed for then, use the cheapest available, if you don't want to take any risks get the most efficient cleanest power available, PURE sinewave, anything else is only a far second best.
I run a 70 Ltr Fridge/Freezer, laptop, charge phone and charge rechargeable batteries all at the same time from my 300 Watt Inverter.Image Could Not Be FoundMainey . . .
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Follow Up By: Dunaruna - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 10:16
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 10:16
100% agree. I have the same setup (less the fridge) running off a 150 pure. No problems.
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Reply By: Member - Bucky, the "Mexican"- Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 04:25
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 04:25
GN
I have done the following, to fix up the availability of taking a drill with us, on our travels
Got an old cordless drill, with dead batteries, preferably a 12 volt one.
Soldered some heavier wire, (about 3 mts) .The stuff used to run
driving lights, to the terminals, on the defunct drill.
Added a couple of alligator clips, the ones used in spot lights, and wack it all together.
You can hook that up to any battery, and drill away to your hearts content.
Works a treat
Cheers
Bucky
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