150w/300w power inverter help..
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hello all, i bought a 150w/300w power inverter mainly for my laptop for when i go camping thinking it will be good for charging it up, according to my laptop it takes 90w to charge when plugged in so i thought the inverter should give my a constant 150w power but everytime i plug it in i get a red light saying the charge is to much ? ive tryed other things like my mobile and video camera and digital camera and they work but all those have 12v plug ins anyway, i think i read some were on the net that a 150w/300w will only accept up to 70w? so whats going on
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150W means its capable of supplying 150W of power when required, and assuming input voltage/current is adequate.
Ive found with mine, that in most cases, the engine needs to be running.
Is it attached to the cigarette lighter socket, or direct to the battery ? Going straight for the battery will help.
Ive found with mine, that in most cases, the engine needs to be running.
Is it attached to the cigarette lighter socket, or direct to the battery ? Going straight for the battery will help.
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They don't all do what they say unfortunately.
They are as said VERY voltage sensitive, but 300 watt ones are only around £30 from maplins, these DO kick out 300watts as I have two, they do also consume a vast amount of battery power doing the conversion.
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They are as said VERY voltage sensitive, but 300 watt ones are only around £30 from maplins, these DO kick out 300watts as I have two, they do also consume a vast amount of battery power doing the conversion.
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hello all, ive just emailed a wholesaler who sells loads of converters and he says some dont kick out what they sholud, but says his would deff power up a 90 w laptop!! or you would get a refund but he says theres are tested to give 150w max
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