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: Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:46
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:46
Hi Gn
A 500W or 600W good quality modified sine wave inverter will do.
If you are not a fan of on-line sales then try Battery-World or Dick-Smith.
You can use the inverter for all your small chargers.
Regards
Derek.
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Follow Up By: Member - G N (VIC) - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:56
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 20:56
Hi Derek
Thanks for info.
So this 500w "sidewinder MARINE" inverter? What des the "marine" give you? I never considered that a marine type would be available but feel it may be a good choice for out bush.
Also i am surprised they say it will run a 150lt fridge? As i said i dont know much about all this but have been told that a fridge or freezer needs about 300watts to run but up to 5 times that to start?
Kind regards GN
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Reply By: Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:09
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:09
The marine
inverters have a coated PC board and a very clean modified sine wave.
We tested an LG fridge but it was close to its peak output on start up other makes could use more power on start up.
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Follow Up By: Member - G N (VIC) - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:29
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:29
Thanks Derek
Will look at these
Kind regards
GN
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Follow Up By: Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:34
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:34
No problem, there should be a Dick-Smith or Battery-World near you in Victoria.
Regards
Derek.
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 07:33
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 07:33
Hi Derek,
Slightly off topic, but I am looking for a new bulletproof charger for my Bushtracker caravan.
The van has four 100w solar panels, and I also use a Honda 10 when the sun has let me down.
I do a lot of work on corrugated roads, so it would need to be tough.
Do you sell anything that would suit this situation ? I am more interested in quality, than saving money.
Thanks,
Willie
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Follow Up By: Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:21
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:21
Sure no problem.
Email me for sales enquiries.
Regards
Derek.
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Reply By: Member - Cookie & Di - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 22:00
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 22:00
I connected a cord with a 12v cigarette lighter plug to an old 12v battery drill rechargable battery (minus the batteries) now I can use the drill off the cars 12v system.
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Follow Up By: redeye141 - Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 23:00
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008 at 23:00
Cookie,
That is what I did as
well.
You will find the drill never needs charging that way.
Redeye
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Follow Up By: Ray - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:18
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:18
I have an old drill also. I have fitted a long cable and crocodile clips. It can now be used without batteries (batteries were dearer than a new drill) and also use it to wind the legs up and down on my caravan
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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: Paul Grabonski. Vic - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 16:38
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 16:38
If you use a modified square wave inverter on Makita, Ryobi and Bosch the batteries overcharge.
In all the new trucks we have the
Jaycar 180w or
380w sine wave fitted. Our electrical engineer says only fools run equipment other than heating elements or bulbs from modified square wave.
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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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