Xantrex Technologies 851-0700 XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter
Xantrex Technologies 851-0700 XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter
- 700-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power
- Power electronic gear and appliances while on the road
- Measures 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches; weighs 3 pounds
- Automatically detects low-vehicle battery to avoid depletion
- 1-year warranty
Power your electronic devices when you’re on the road with the Xantrex XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter. Lightweight and compact, this handy device plugs directly to your car, truck, van, RV, or boat’s battery to convert power from your vehicle’s battery into standard utility power. And with dual three-prong outlets, this in-vehicle power inverter lets you simultaneously charge or run multiple devices, such as cell phones, camcorders, handheld gaming devices, stereos, laptops, TVs, small power tools, and small kitchen appliances. The Xantrex XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter
At a Glance: Quiet alternative to generators In-car power inversion for use during transit 560 watts of continuous power with 1,000-watt surge capacity for safe, consistent power Dual 3-prong grounded 120-volt AC outlets for running multiple electronics Automatic shutdown protects against overheating and overloads
This in-vehicle inverter lets you turn your ride into a
List Price: $ 79.99
Price: $ 179.99
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Great Inverter, Quiet, Requires Wiring For Practical Use In Vehicle,
I have 2 of these inverters. On in a Jeep Wrangler that I take offroad and camping. Works great for powering lights, etc. Handles the abuse of bouncing around on rocky terrain fine. I have the unit installed under the dash and leave it on 24/7. Has yet to drain the battery due to its small standby draw (I drive it atleast every other day). The fan only turns on when the output exceeds 100 watts making this unit very quiet.
The other inverter is installed under the passegner seat in a Toyota Sequoia. Never had any issues with this one either. Works great for powering the PlayStation2, portable DVD players, and other electronics.
Since the 700 model is cabable of powering electronics of 560 watts 4.8 amps continously, which is 46 amps on 12v power it is not able to be used through your cigarette lighter. The cigarette wiring is too thin to handle this kind of current not to mention the cigarette lighter fuse is not rated for it either. Xantrex provides battery clamps, which I find don’t work well if you want the inverter inside the vehicle.
The solution is to pickup some 6 gauge wire from your local Home Depot or Lowes and some heavy duty terminals and heat shrink. Mount the inverter and run 6 guage red wire to the battery. Crimp on the terminals and heat shrink it. For the ground I used a bolt on the firewall of the Jeep and the bolt on the seat in the Toyota. Use 6 guage black wire for this.
If the above is not something you want to do your local audio installation store should be able to install it. Otherwise go with the XPower 400 watt model which can be used with the cigarette lighter for small loads, it does require the battery clamps or hard wiring for loads over 150 watts.
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I have one of these power inverters for those instances (about 3 times/year)of power losses from rain- or snow-storms. Between my car, the car battery and the power inverter, I have the equivalent of a generator. Be sure to determine the wattage of the electrical devices that will be powered. A 32″-TV will require about 190 watts; floor- or desk lamps require about 75 watts each; a laptop computer needs about 47 watts. A 25-cuft side-by-side refrigerator uses about 750 kilowatt-hours per year (about 85 watts average; 170 watts “surge” when the compressor kicks in )
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