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Old 07 March 2012, 22:55   #1
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12V power inverter

Hi all - not stictly for on board use but I need a 12v power inverter to power a laptop from my car while out and about on the water. I may even use it to power the lappy while afloat if I get brave.. i would like to spend as little as possible but dont want to smoke anything in the process. Any ideas about resonable ones for this purpose?
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you only need 150 Watt at most ...
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you only need 150 Watt at most ...
Thanks spr all of the wattages were spinning my head. that has narrowed it down massively thanks for the reply
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btw not brave enough to use 240 volts on a open rib at sea!

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Well not quite at sea it will be in small inland lakes of around a few acres max but still probably wont try it
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Why don't you get a 12v DC-DC power adaptor instead? That way, you can go from 12v to 18v, or whatever voltage your laptop needs, rather than 12v - 240v - 18v and do so with only one appliance.
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Why don't you get a 12v DC-DC power adaptor instead? That way, you can go from 12v to 18v, or whatever voltage your laptop needs, rather than 12v - 240v - 18v and do so with only one appliance.
yes - saves the power wastage , some of these are more expensive than ac inverting though...

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I bought one for less than £10 and it's great.
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Why don't you get a 12v DC-DC power adaptor instead? That way, you can go from 12v to 18v, or whatever voltage your laptop needs, rather than 12v - 240v - 18v and do so with only one appliance.
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Great idea and something i didnt think of. But that's what forums are for eh? I cant see me needing to run anything other than the laptop so seems the best solution.

Thanks for all of the replies folks
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Maplins have a one day offer on TODAY 12v 150W inverter £17.99, be quick

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