I am frequently asked why a fuse is required when installing an inverter. After all, doesn’t the inverter have built in protection? Yes, a quality inverter has multiple protection features that help prevent damage to the inverter. What an inverter does not protect against is a short in your battery cables. Let’s take a moment […]

We are happy to announce the new Proline Series with Surface Mount Technology by Wagan Tech is now available. Wagan is currently offering this series in a 5000 watt, 8000 watt, and 10000 watt model. What is Surface Mount Technology? Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is a method of manufacturing circuit boards that offers greater reliability, […]

A good power inverter is a versatile piece of equipment that, with a little knowledge and imagination, can be used to make life a little more enjoyable. Nothing is better than the company of good people, but a good cut of slow smoked meat can make an already good situation better. What if you could […]

You’ve purchased a power inverter for emergency power outages to keep your refrigerator running and your food from spoiling, then the inevitable happens. The power goes out. So, you eagerly hook up the inverter, plug in the refrigerator and…nothing. The inverter powers on, but all you get is a fault light. How could this be? […]

So, you’ve determined you need an inverter for your new build, or perhaps you are looking to upgrade the current system you have, but do you need an all-in-one inverter/charger system? Let’s start with explaining what an inverter/charger is. It is essentially an inverter, transfer relay, and converter/charger built into one unit. An inverter/charger is […]

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KISAE Technology Power Inverters and Home Solar Kits DonRowe.com has added a new line of power inverters and home solar kits from KISAE Technology! KISAE (Keep It Simple Alternative Energy) is “a unique power solutions company that develops and markets GREEN energy solutions.” They’re goal is “to show the world how easy it is to […]

Samlex SSW Series Pure Sine Wave Power Inverters Have you heard? Samlex America has introduced a new line of pure sine wave inverters. The new extremely affordable SSW series pure sine wave inverters are packed with features and sport a lightweight aluminum case with cool surface technology and a fresh sleek look. They are available […]

Selection, Preparation, and Installation of a Power Inverter for an Automotive Application Summary: In this article we will discuss how to select the appropriate power inverter for your application and your vehicle. We will also provide an overview on preparing for an installation, actual installation of the inverter, and what situations warrant the use of […]

Power Inverter Specification Breakdown: What do these “Specs” mean? This is a question that comes up quite often and quite frankly if you do not work in the industry or have some sort of electrical background, can make selecting the right inverter pretty confusing. So let’s talk about the terminology and work our way through […]