Re: Elec. Inverters

From: bob (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Sun Jul 15 2001 - 21:18:33 EDT


Marty Galyean wrote:

Hi Marty,

> You might be overloading it. The signal can degrade if loaded too much.
>

The Inverter is a 300 watt, the TV and the DVD pull 100 watts

> Can I ask why you didn't just go the 12 volt route? (RV type
> electronics).

I couldn't find a 13" screen 12 volt TV..

> I think you may be able to get a filter for that hum, but make sure you
> aren't overloading the inverter and you very well may, as Crutchfield
> noted, need a much better inverter.
>
> Realize that inverters lose 20% to 30% of the power they convert. Do
> you have the heavy duty electrical group?
>

The Jensen was 79.00.....I did buy a Radio Shack for 149.00 before I left, but
it only has 1 outlet.... I thought I check with you guys to see what the list
is using.
I can probaly return both of them. The Jensen is hard wired using 6 gauge.

Thanks,
Bob

>

> Marty
>
> bob wrote:
> >
> > One more elec question. I installed a audio/ video system using 110v TV
> > and DVD player powered thru a 12 to 110 volt inverter......well I'm
> > getting some "hum" thru the speakers. Its definitly coming from the
> > inverter...it's nice and clean when plugged in to the house. Crutchfield
> > told meI needeed better / cleaner inverter.
> > Has anyone had this problem or is using a higher end inverter?
> > If so which one? The ine I have is a Jensen 300 watt.
> > Thanks
> > Bob
> >
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Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab
Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Lund Wiper Cowl
S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, Home Grown K+N, F+B
TB,
Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's,
Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130
Visit my Dak at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/factory/7995
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