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Archive for January, 2014:

Jan 30

Power Inverters: 101

posted by Patrick Fallon

Power inverters are wonderful devices with a whole host of benefits and applications.  They are designed to convert DC, or direct current power to AC, or alternating current power. Power Inverters—Your Emergency Backup: DC electricity comes in a range of readily available sources such as batteries and fuel cells.  Power inverters enable the DC power […]

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Jan 23

Power Inversion Systems In Solar Paint—Really?

posted by admin

The idea of ‘solar paint’ sounds a bit weird and almost sci-fi, but this technology is emerging, though it is still in the infancy stage—have to start somewhere, right?  Solar paint is being developed to possess the very same function as large photo-voltaic solar collectors.   For the record, photo-voltaic simply refers to the usage of […]

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Jan 16

Power Inverters And Solar-Powered Airplanes

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Yes sir, believe it or not, solar-powered airplanes have been in existence since 1957 but the real thrust of these solar sensations didn’t really take off until the 1970’s.  Both manned and unmanned aircraft that rely on power inverters to convert the sun’s energy into useable electricity are still, somewhat, experimental, but some of the […]

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Jan 9

Voltec Power Inverters

posted by Patrick Fallon

Voltec Power Inverters offer a full range of power options to provide off-grid energy whether at home, while traveling, vacationing or while boating.  The spectrum of Voltec power inverters ranges from 100 watt to 3000 watt models. Voltec power inverters change direct current (DC) to household or alternating current (AC) so anything from mobile phones […]

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Jan 2

Cobra Power Inverters

posted by Patrick Fallon

The Cobra Electronics’ Power Inverter line offers highly-convenient, go-where-you-go power solutions for an array of applications.  Whether you need to power a ½ hp sump pump, house-hold appliances, fax machine, smart phones or a belt sander, Cobra power inverters are as mobile as you are! These indispensable devices convert 12V battery power to 120V AC […]

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