Thread: power inverter

Originally Posted by rrturboD

Suggestion.... go to Jaycar or Dick Smith, sus out what they have on offer, and which ones they say are OK for laptops etc ... this will give you the specs to look for. With these specs in hand, have a look on EBay ... then probably go back and get one from Jaycar.
I did this a couple of years ago, and ended up with a 150w unit, suitable for laptop, camera, drill charging, and at 150w, runs lights etc fine. I run a 1000w generator for heavier construction type tasks.

I'm not sure I'd accept technical information from Dick Smith staff these days. Jaycar is still full of propellorheads and they are likely to know what they're talking about.

Cheers
Simon

Got one. 300W from Jaycar in Darwin. 300W pure sine wave for $170, now happy enough.
Thanks all for your help.