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Should have just spent a few extra dollars on a good power inverter on amazon, $10 more but will probably not burst into flames on the interstate at 88 mph. I mean some of the stuff at HF is great and cheap stuff, but I would not trust air compressors or power inverters from HF.
Get an inverter. They have ones that can plug into 12V outlets. Or, if you want to go a bit bigger, you can wire an inverter directly to the electrical in your vehicle. That’s not nearly as easy though.
I travel a lot for work, much of which is cross-country driving, and my inverter has saved me more than a few times.
Edit: Amazon link to what I’m talking about.
Power Inverter seems to be what would work best for you. Plug it into the cigarette lighter in your car and it can be used as normal plug. Here is the one that I own and am happy with. Bestek 300W Power Inverter.
This will get ya by.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EDJ71404VGNQA3XGPHPW
I personally prefer to hard line to the battery but this will do what you want.
No problem. I haven't told my family and only told 3 close friends about my decision to Prius dwell due to the stigma, so I enjoy talking about this with whoever I can. I think this is the one I got: AMAZON LINK
I recommend a Prius v (wagon) as every little bit of extra room helps. :) But either way, with the amount of use and wear you will be putting on the car simply by living in it, I would recommend going used. The Prius is extremely reliable. I had the option to get an extended warranty for an extra $1200 on mine, but I talked to a trusted mechanic, and he told me there was no need. And in the off chance something does break, there are plenty of used Prius parts you can get for cheap.
Well for starters I can expand your options. A small inverter will let you plug your Crock Pot into your car so you can keep warm or finish cooking on the drive. At least where I am I can get free delivery overnight with Prime. I've bought a slew of these--my customers thing they're great and keep buying them from me; I just order a new one and it's on my doorstep when I get home. *grin*
Creamed spinach can be a side or a dip. Stuffed mushrooms. Pigs in a blanket (US style, not UK style). Deviled eggs. Scalloped potatoes (that's a lot of potatoes from you list). Roast Brussels sprouts. Stuffed figs (app). Sausage or any other kind of stuffing/dressing. Mac & cheese. Glazed carrots. Caesar salad with homemade croutons, homemade dressing and Parmesan shaved with a veg peeler. Cream of mushroom soup. Homemade cranberry sauce.
Your link doesn’t work. It looks like you combine two websites into one link, and the first one doesn’t have a full URL. It shows up as “https://bestek300wpowerinverterdc12v...https//www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share”, so one has to edit the HTML code to get to the correct Amazon page.
I'm using this inverter. Nothing crazy, just to charge laptops.
also ask the boat owner if you can plug your things straight to the power plant or generator with normal AC 110 plugs, if not you may need an inverter one of this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=redir\_mobile\_desktop?\_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=1d63453bfc91bb24566d020089b3e8d5&content-id=amzn1.sym.53aae2ac-0129-49a5-9c09-6530a9e11786%3Aamzn1.sym.53aae2ac-0129-49a5-9c09-6530a9e11786&hsa\_cr\...
We got this one for exactly that purpose, so I could work on road trips from the passenger seat. We’ve had it since October in a couple of cars and only use it when the car is running and it works great.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Go to Amazon or anywhere that sells auto parts/accessories and pick you up an AC power inverter. It's what I use to inflate my air mattress at festivals, and it's a super handy thing to just have in your vehicle. The walk to your camp from the CO lot shouldn't be that far.
I just bought one of these (link below) and pump in the car. Definitely get the pump part wipes and wet bags to keep your parts in.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FAXF1CAJ74FD8C4KYYN6
I use this 300W 12V inverter to plug in my baby's bottle warmer and my wife's nursing pump while in the car. BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_3KP5QYYMKEH7CWV8HK1D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That's tough to know just with this basic information. Is it an inverter, like this?
Car outputs DC but your CPAP likely needs AC. Also good to know the brand and model of CPAP.
Use this and plug it into your armrest center console
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_S6JG6BR5FHFV5Z9W9JTY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The usbc plugs in the car supply only up to 25W which is not enough for the 14/16 inch MBPs
Yes you can. The reason you're only getting power from the USB is because you need to use an inverter to get power from the battery to power the TV and game console. You can get a cheap inverter on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_3ypgcRWkshfgw
Inverter worked for a short test! Plugged into the adapter behind center console, turned on computer, ran a game to ensure discrete graphics card was active and verified computer was still charging. The power brick for this MSI is also a 180w. The inverter I’m using is a 300w.
Having a heck of a time trying to get the link to paste properly… but I’m using a Bestek 300w inverter.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_f6kQagQVb1Lor
I don’t believe so
Sure - you're just talking about what's called an "Inverter" - it takes the direct current (DC) 12V electricity from a battery/cigarette lighter, and turns it into 120V alternating current (AC) electricity. Here is a 300W example for $30: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/
What matters is the total amount of power (Volts x Amps) being drawn, as that will always be about the same - So from my previous example, your grinding wheel draws 1.3 Amps at 120V = 156 watts total. At 12V that would draw ~13 Amps. I don't know the efficiency of the inverter I linked to, but I would guess like ~90% or something, so maybe it would draw ~14.5 Amps total from your cigarette lighter if you plugged in the inverter, then plugged the grinding wheel into that. I have no idea what your cigarette lighter port is rated for - many are fine with that, but I know the one in my Honda Fit is only rated for 10 amps total, I think.
Uh the ones i am looking at look like this. Not seeing a screen on most of them and the one that does have a screen seems too show how much power the stuff plugged in is drawing not how much you have available.
While I was writing my previous comment, you posted this. So I will try to answer your question.
I found this, it has good reviews so you might want to check it out, and for the monitor, Ive found several on amazon starting at ~$100
BTW, that makes me want to buy a van...
You would need an DC to AC Invertor
Your best bet would be to find an exterior plug on their house and check it outside.
One of the EO he signed extended the unemployment benefit (reduced to 400/week) since it expired and congress hasn't done anything. He also extended the moratorium on evictions from rentals. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dHYlFb97VCQWJ
I've been using one similar to this for charging phones, drone, laptop on the go. Lifesaver.
We have a setup that uses LiOn batteries. Alternatively you could just buy a power inverter that runs off your vehicle.
BESTEK makes reliable ones. 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fAYkDbPNMJXSQ
Extension cord from inside the house possible?
Absent that, I might think something like this might work.
Edit: Misread. You already have 120V in the car? Then just plug the interface in as you normally do in your home. THe interface came with a power cord.
I would actually look into something like a car power inverter.
That way, you could use the official AC adapter, and still have USB ports for things like your phone.
With the adapter youve linked, you could use the 5V USB-A port, but the 27 watts from the USB-C port would be too much output for use without the official AC adapter.
A 12v TV would be the obvious cohice, but if you already have the TV then you just need an inverter to plug into.
A typical flat screen will pull less than 200w, so a little one like this would suffice:
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
I was thinking of buying this to keep my laptop charged and just use my car for sound (not extremely loud or early or late don't worry)
Definitely, but I'll add that adding a relatively low watt 120V inverter is cheap (e.g. $30 300W https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MDXS0U/ ) - if you might need to run a laptop or similar down the road, just include in a 12V socket today and don't feel like you've committed to 12V only forever. If you're planning on running off shorepower anyways sometimes though, wiring in some 120V outlets may make sense regardless. Certainly in terms of just fixed appliance loads, 12V only makes sense.
Need to get an inverter for the cigarette lighter off 12v on the car. Can't imagine any other way will keep you charged for long. Unless there's a generator near by. https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515809676&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=12v+inverter&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-Converter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
That should be the right link... I went for the 300w because it was cheap and easily enough for a TV + game console. I can't vouch for its longetivity but it's worked great for the week or so that I've had it
Resmed machines are harder than PR machines as they run on 24v rather than 12v.
Best is to order the 12v to 24v adapter as others have pointed out. Otherwise, you can power it using a battery and a 12v DC to 120v AC inverter but it will be much less efficient. Seeing as you're not going to get the DC adapter before the Hurricane hits this may be your best bet as Walmart or an Auto parts store likely has one.
I just plugged it in the cigarette lighter for a 5 minute test. This is the inverter that I bought from Amazon. It's advertised as a device that plugs into the lighter.
Congrats bro! Sounds like you're on the up and up.
You might think you're life is shit, but it could always be worse. You might think it'd be better if you were dead and forgotten but I assure you that it wouldn't. You have purpose. You're life is not worthless. It means something to me and we've never met. We need you! And if you ever need me, just as some one to talk to don't be afraid to shoot me a PM.
Also, to make cooking easier/safer for you maybe look into a power inverter. It won't run anything huge but it would work a hot plate, or a coffee maker. Just be careful not to drain your battery.
NO, none of the current offerings will charge your macbook in any meaningful way. Also you'd risk frying your macbook with some third party connector ;-p.
If by on the go you mean driving around with a car or something, then get a car power outlet like BESTEK
Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen. I ended up getting badly sunburnt at my campsite last year (even though we had a canopy for shade (I'm stupid)) and it severely effected my experience. Wear very comfortable shoes that you don't give a shit about. The past 3 years I've gone to Firefly and it's been a mix of insane mud or insane dust. There's also a Wawa a few minutes from the festival, if you can I highly suggest getting a sandwich either for lunch or whenever, it's cheaper than food inside the festival from what I remember. Another thing, if you're camping, an AC/DC converter that you can plug into your car (this is the one I got for last year http://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1456799948&sr=8-3&keywords=ac+dc+converter) so you don't have to go to a charging station or if a portable charger doesn't hold a charge for long enough.
I have that exact charger and it works just like it should. Buy a 12vdc to 120vac inverter for your car cig lighter and you can have your spares charging while you fly. Something like this
Hohlecrap- You can screw around with specialized drone battery car chargers, or you can just buy this and have a solution. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MDXS0U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
It works great. I've been using it for 3 months. Its badass and you should have one in your car anyway for those low power emergencies.
If you wish to power the projector off your truck's battery you will need to find an inverter with sufficient wattage. The 110-240V is the voltage abilities; if you're in the states (which I assume given the Ram) you are working with 110V. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-Inverter-Charging-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450163409&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=300w+power+inverter&psc=1
That link is just representative of what you need. I don't know the wattage required for that projector. If you already own the projector you can look at the label and it should say something like 110V at xxA where the xx is some number. If you multiply those numbers you will get the wattage minimum. For future reference P=I*V where P is power in Watts, I is current in Amps, and V is voltage in Volts.
Something to note, if you wish to run this independent of the truck's battery you can buy/borrow a car battery and connect the inverter to that instead. Know that after a period of time either battery will die. That time, however, depends on current load from the projector. I won't get into that (there are college degrees on just that topic) but I would say you should get 2-3 hours out of a standard car battery.
Honestly I have no clue what that is but I will check it out now.Thank god someone replied ;)
EDIT:So I can use my pickups battery?I have a Dodge Ram 1500, will this kill it like leaving the lights on too long? Also which inverter off Amazon would work?I see they have different outputs?Like this would work right: http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-Inverter-Charging-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=pd_sim_107_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51RkdWdCdgL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1EN92XBPC38SW536R5A4
dang that's nice. I keep one of these in the car as well but the LUC is just convenient: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MDXS0U/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687602&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003Q54V88&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0W353K8AX1TH4M5YKY55
Anything that says "headphone out" or "line out" shouldn't cause any damage plugged into your car's "Aux In". The tone will sound pretty flat or 'empty' though. You might cause damage if you turn the volume all the way up on both the preamp and stereo system.
Personally I'd bring an amp and plug it into my car with a power inverter.
First things first, contact your state's marketplace and find out if, due to your income loss from the illness and your homelessness, you can get on your state's Medicaid. Your income might be low enough to qualify you, if only to give you a few months' break from that $250 a month.
You can get a free "survival" phone. They will even transfer your number. https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/NewPublic/index.html
It's sounds like you're on a phone plan now - call your provider and see if you can switch to a prepaid plan with them. Those are $40 to $50 a month and maybe you can afford those? That way you can get/keep a SmartPhone.
To save $$ on food, go to the Food Banks. The Food Banks are also a place where you can ask questions about homeless shelters in the areas. But I have not read good things about a lot of shelters. People get their stuff stolen while they're sleeping. That's why a lot of homeless people hate the shelters, and wouldn't any of us feel the same way?
It depends on the weather in your town. If it's not too hot, sleeping in the backseat is not a problem and good for you for getting that $10 gym membership so you can shower. Turn your trunk into clothing storage so your clothes can stay neat, backseat is for sleeping and food. Or, if you're tall, passenger seat laid back might be better.
If you can afford it, obviously a cheap motel will be nicer.
Where to park? I've done a lot of YouTube watching on alternative lifestyle living in RVs and some reading about where to park when living in an RV or your car. Never had to live in my car, but I've done this for worst-case-scenario planning. Some homeless shelters WILL let you park in their parking lots so that might be a good option.. Police won't hassle you and you can lock your doors. If you have an RV some Walmarts let RV livers park in their lots. Talk to the manager.
Some churches will also let you use their parking lot. I'm assuming you're in AA - if they want references they can talk to your sponsor. Scope the church out first, see if it has a lighted lot, maybe some shade trees, and then call them and ask.
Be grateful you're a man. There are so many more low-skilled jobs open to men. If you can handle construction work and like it, that's a good field to get into. Later on, you could go to community college and become a Construction Supervisor. They make good money and we're in a building boom in many parts of the nation now. More secure than Construction Supervisor is Plumber, HVAC person, or Electrician. They always have work, even in recessions.
You are also, as a man, more likely to be promoted to management than a woman. So if you like retail or the food industry, as soon as you get settled again, you could start taking some business courses in management at a community college. Many are offered online now.
Good for you for staying away from your addict friends! That is so hard to do - so very hard to be alone, start over, and learn a new way of life.
I would suggest getting into counseling as well as 12 Steps, but the copay is probably more than you can afford. But call the homeless shelters and ask them if they have any special mental health support programs for the homeless. Most places do not, I know, but you can ask.
Food banks!! Find them in your area now. Google "Food banks (name of city or town)".
OH - for your mail - get a PO box right away. $8 a month, pay 3 months at a time. That way, when you go to the Food Banks you have proof of residency (that address) and will be able to get your closing utility bills which are also proof of residency and proof of your homelessness.
I'm sorry - I wish our nation were not so cruel. I think simple housing is a basic right. Oh that our political leaders could be swayed to agree with me.
Wait, one more idea - Because you can't eat fast food all the time - it's expensive and bad for your health - I've seen much ingenious camping cooking equipment online. I once saw a video of a guy living in his Prius and he had a small piece of plywood on the passenger seat for his "cooking counter". On that he made coffee and warmed up canned soup and canned veggies ($1 ea. at the $1 stores) on that board over a little propane single burner. Coffee maker ran off of his car.
Here's an adapter thing for your car so you can plug in household stuff. Just have the engine running when you do this so you don't kill your battery. https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1501341161&sr=1-8&keywords=12v+adapter
So go to Amazon, and look for all the ingenious stuff you can plug into your 12v in your car. There's also battery lanterns for safety at night, single burner electric cooktops, and even an electric cooler that plugs into your 12v. https://www.amazon.com/Knox-Electric-Cooler-Warmer-Liters/dp/B01DMVV282/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1501341051&sr=1-3&keywords=camping+cooler+plug+in
Good luck to you. You have a good plan, and at least there are jobs out there now. They don't pay well, but it's better than the Recession.
No fooling, I used to worked for an event company that sent entertainers to weddings, dances, etc. One of the rigs was literally called the "Bubble Astronaut," and it was a spaceman outfit with a bubble machine rig on his back, backpack style. Weight was a HUGE issue, but we're not here to talk about that, we're here for electricity:
What you're looking for is an inverter, something that takes in DC power and spits out AC power, often at your local utility voltage (120V-60hz stateside, say, or 240V-50/60hz elsewhere).
There are many criteria for which inverter you want, but one of the first is how much power the bubble machine draws. A quick amazon search shows everything from 300W to 3000W. Select as apporpriate to your bubble machine
Next, you'll need a source of power. Probably a LiPo or SLA battery. Many options there too. Size as appropriate to how long you want your bubble machine to be able to run.
Finally, make sure you connect the battery to the inverter using sufficiently gauged cables. Remember that there will be much more current on the DC side of the inverter than the AC side.
Edit: I realize after re-reading your question that you might be looking for an all-in-one solution, rather than the more DIY approach above. I couldn't find anything small enough to really be useful... most of it seems to be something like this, big and beefy for emergency/utility work. The thing is, once you get to powering AC devices, you need a pretty hefty battery to drive any meaningful amount of power for a period of time.
An inverter like this seems like it would work. You can't use an inverter?
I know that you can get an adapter that makes the car charger port into a wall port, I will try and find one
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_wKa4Fb29AB9JA this
Let me find my amazon order. It’s from a few years ago.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CPvkCbNZFPNGE
Please use clean amazon links, or else reddit flags the message. Thanks.
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/
Inverters work fine with about 95% efficiency. I use these https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=DQNHdSvdky8rEARnmkHMUg&hsa_cr_id=1517761370601&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0 . Better are air/auto adapters (really DC to DC converters that provide 19VDC for your laptop directly rather than running through the inverter. Get good ones, not the third party Belkin or Kensington ones.
For what it's worth, I have 188 cm skis and they fit inside the car just fine with the back seat down. You can only fit 3 people in the car that way, and I'd recommend putting a tarp in the car for cleanliness and keeping the edges from cutting anything, but it's worked great for me.
Only real accessory I have is an inverter for the trunk since there's no AC plug: Amazon link
I'm in the USA, I figured there was slight barrier - I've re-read your question several times. I guess what is confusing is why do you think a 120vac charger will not blow up when plugged into 230vac? The couple of Hikoki's that I found online are not multi-voltage but were only 120vac.
What you need is a 12vdc to 120vac inverter, they are common & cheap and available everywhere. You will need a model specific to the cord end cap on your chargers.
If your chargers are 14v at 2 amps then they will draw about 30 watts each, if they are 18v at 2 amps then they will need 40 watts each. either way a 40x3 = 120 watts x 15% = 140 watts total.
I have one of these, and it works like a charm:
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
Hi there! Cool expiriment. It's easier if you have a 12v battery but not required. The thought behind having a battery is the turbine charges the battery and the battery supplies constant and steady power to the inverter. If you don't have the battery when your turbine slows down or stops your inverter will quit working. I've attached a cheap inverter if you want to go the no battery route.
If you decide to use a battery make sure you use a charge controller. I posted it as a second link. Charge controllers act as a backfeed protector. It prevents your battery from trying to power your motor and ensures your battery will only power the inverter.
If you have any more questions let me know. I'm happy to help if I can.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_E3NNPG42P12N9MZKPZN1
Renogy Wanderer Li 30A 12V PWM Negative Ground Solar Charge Controller Solar Panel Regulator w/ Temp Sensor Function Fit for Lithium, Sealed, Gel, and Flooded Batteries, Wanderer Li 30A https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07G1PL1B9/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_S2PETA2FCVH41494JBDX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You can also look for an 18” inflatable mattress at Walmart. Intex makes a decent one. But make sure you have an 12V -120V inverter. Otherwise, you won’t be able to inflate the thing. Here’s the one I bought on Amazon. BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FAN7YSZ3SDFXJA7NT1GS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
During superstorm Sandy we lost power for four days. During that time I was able to work from home by running a small cigarette lighter style power inverter to keep my laptop running, and using a hotspot from my cell phone. I ran a regular extension cord from the driveway into the house.
Not fancy, and it didn't give us heat or keep food from spoiling - but at least I also didn't lose income for those days, and was able to keep my client's systems running.
Also when I go car, I keep a powered cooler running all the time using the power inverter, and also to keep my phone & tablet charged. The car runs all weekend. You can use the small metal key to lock the doors even though the system is running.
We're talking a dinky $25 Amazon power inverter.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is the exact one I bought.
You just need a 12V to 110V converter, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
I did the same thing about a year ago! From the west coast to the east coast with two Leos.
Heres how they were transported.
I put a large Under Tank Heater under both of their critter carriers and powered it with this.
Get something like this - https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
DC/AC converter.
Bring a small TV in your vehicle and meet at the police station. Plug it in and see if it works.
This one. Ignore the wattage rating, do not go past 150w for an inverter setup and turn camp mode on or you'll drain the 12v.
yeah just like youd have in your house. something like this: https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=car+power+inverter&qid=1640966288&sprefix=car+power+in%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-5
I usually use it for the fast charger for my phone. also laptop and camera charger, anything really. I powered a heat gun with it once to vinyl wrap a piece of trim. you can get big ones but mine only has one outlet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_wKa4Fb29AB9JA
Does this not work? I'm having a hell of a time finding a compatible car charger for this acer nitro
How about a small compressor and an inverter for your vehicle to run it off of? Inverter: https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U Compressor: https://www.amazon.com/BOSTITCH-BTFP3KIT-3-Tool-Portable-Compressor/dp/B00UHNM60C/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B00UHNM60C&psc=1 I use a compressor like this one (I believe it to be sold under several different manufacturer names) in my garage. Great with a small brush to lift the dirt and blow it out. Goes to 150 psi.
A car battery, trickle charger, and power inverter (minimum 200W).
Typical car battery is around 50 Amp hours, which would give you 25 hours of run time with a 2.0A load.
There are solar panel battery chargers for your future plans.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_AMZREHSPT8Q38BBV2NBQ
That'll do it.
Your best bet might be a power inverter that'll allow you to just use the Switch's standard AC plug.
Longest cook. *grin*
For moving slow cooker food I keep it in the cooker and use a small inverter like https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U to keep it warm in the car.
It converts 12v to 120v. This is the one I bought.
I use this one with my 15" Macbook Pro when I work from the car on long road trips. Works fine.
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RS5RSGQSSJPJ6R8VW5R6
Thanks. So yours is more like this? BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CTWT4JBY7PBTJ25AT0K3
I would get a DC to AC Inverter, and then plug your laptop into the inverter. Laptop will handle how much power it needs. The only issue you'll have is a stable Internet connection.
Something like this (loads on the market) - https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
I used this inverter during Texas power outage for my regular plug in charger on my chromebook. https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sxin_10_ac_d_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDUw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=inverter&dchild=1&keywords=inverter&pd_rd_i=B004MDXS0U&pd_rd_r=3f565ecd-0838-4eb2-800e-c4848820454c&pd_rd_w=aZv4m&pd_rd_wg=KZFxt&pf_rd_p=1996aa5c-bfb7-40b7-b677-a9bfb33f2c53&pf_rd_r=25CC2EZ6ZMM0PHPR3SCY&psc=1&qid=1617712416&sr=1-1-22d05c05-1231-4126-b7c4-3e7a9c0027d0
I have to fix my torque converter it has 50k miles and still under power train warranty.
I use this - BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
But get one that says it’s pure sine wave bc I’ve noticed that the monitor doesn’t work very well with mine.
So I also have this - Arteck 40W 5-Port 8A High Speed... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0101VYYRM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share ———— that use for my phones and monitor. The monitor works well with this.
So I have both ps4 and xbox and tried the set up for both. I sometimes have a no connection to online players on PS4 using the Internet via my hotspot. I don’t know what the issue is but it seems that Xbox is a little bit better at connections. I play Tekken and I had a no bar connections on tournaments and got kicked out frequently. On the other hand online FIFA on the PS4 worked OK.
make sure you put the PS4 in a very well ventilated area. You will hear the fan trust me.
When connecting it to the cigarette port… Your maximum is 150 watts. I’ve had no problem with both consuls even though that is their upper limit. Just realize that you have to leave the car running otherwise your system is shut down. I lock my car from the outside to keep it all running. I’ve also read that most of your engine wear and tear happens during the start but make sure ur car doesn’t over heat.
I concur with suggestion of something warm. Chili certainly comes to mind. Get a small inverter like https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=Bz3iEYBu4QcI9V.e4jtEaA&hsa_cr_id=1517761370601&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0 and plug your slow cooker into that.
Also - pasta salads, deviled eggs, French onion soup, toasted sourdough bread.
I use an inverter similar to this:
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_0.08FbE103YWZ
I'm confused. If you plug a 12V DC battery into a 125V AC outlet, won't you get 12V DC? Don't you want an inverter between the battery and outlet? Something more like https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U at the end.
A power inverter is always needed for something. I personally use this one with no problems
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_6TwFFbJKPQ652
Your are better off getting something like this. Way more useful. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
They're call inverters. Here is a decent one that would do this and easily run both the heat and UV lamps. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dHYlFb97VCQWJ
I charged my Pint today from a 12v car power inverter, and from a Ego Nexus Escape.
My car has a 180w limit, and the Ego Nexus Escape has a 150w limit. Hopefully the ultra charger is under 150w, but I think it's going to be close.
https://egopowerplus.com/nexus-escape/
Bestek 300w car power inverter https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
Yes, but you will need one of these inverters to plug into your car's 12V outlet.
If you look on your power adapter, it should tell you the watts, if not, to calculate watts, multiply volts x amps. So, for my laptop, it was 65 watts, and the Samsung fast charger is 10 watts for a total of 75 watts, so I could have gotten away with like a 100 watt inverter, but I was looking into getting a portable printer and wanted extra capacity.
I bought one like this off of amazon, worked good, but after a while, the USB port died (probably an internal fuse). But since it had "household" 110v outlets as well, it was just as easy to use the standard plugs that came with my laptop and Samsung wall charger.
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
This one is the same price (29.99), but 400W (400 watts):
https://www.amazon.com/Ampeak-400W-Power-Inverter-Converter/dp/B0714B231X?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_4
At the time, I didn't have much money, but I would have liked to have bought a higher wattage one, like 2000 watts, so that I could use a hot pot to heat water for tea/coffee/soup, etc. The hot pot that I currently have draws 1500 watts, for example.
Receptacle-- you're right on this. A plug is usually the "male" part. Amazon calls the female devices "sockets." Most people I known call the equivalent device in their home an "electrical outlet."
"Inverter" is a standard name for electrical conversion devices.
I stand behind my definition of "wire" and "cable." But I confess I only learned this recently, doing research on installing my solar power system. "Cable" carries more current because a bundle (of strands) of smaller wires contains more surface area(s) with which to carry electrons than does solid wire of the same diameter as the cable bundle. Or at least that's what I was told by an electrician.
http://www.copperwiregranulator.com/gallery/Difference-between-Wire-and-Cable.html
What is the best way to convert the power to accept 12 volt? An car power AC inverter.
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U
You probably don't need 300W. The laptop probably uses approx 65 watts, so a 100 watt inverter would be safe (don't want to run anything at 100% for long periods of time).
As for the rest of this (is this a good idea) - what do you imagine the final product looks like? Is it a laptop that comes out of the glove box? Is it a laptop that is mounted off the center console, like a cop car?
Even if this allows you good media flexibility, it will not offer a good user experience, and will not give you any GPS functionality. And unless you have your phone working as a hotspot, no streaming from the PC (so now you are swapping sources BW the PC and your phone). Like I said, just not a good user experience.
I agree with what other people are saying; sell the laptop, get a CarPlay head unit. Many have 2 USBs so you can have one for the iPhone, one for a USB HD/flash drive. Carplay gives you Head Unit over your phone for Media + GPS. Its what the "carputer" people of the early 2000s were trying to achieve, in a much cleaner package.
If you're car camping you could always buy a power inverter that turns a cigarette lighter into a regular 120v AC power outlet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_puhoAb9759FJB
The inverter I bought has two AC outlets. I will be cutting/stripping the plug on it and running it to the 12v battery.
When driving, I charge off the 12v lighter plug on the dash board with a small inverter. Like this one. Having two plugs plus USB is really useful. I always unplug it when parked though so as not to drain the car battery. Using this, I make sure my laptop batter is at full charge when I park for the night. https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503271065&sr=8-1&keywords=12v+inverter+to+120v
At night, or when parked for a couple of days, I use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNC660-1700-Peak-Starter/dp/B000JFJLP6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1503270823&sr=8-7&keywords=car+jump+battery+pack
There are many makes and models of this kind of thing. The one I purchased was on sale at Harbor Freight. I recharge it with an extra long extension cord, depending on my stops/sleeping locations (not too hard to find places to plug in most of the time). It charges phones, tablet, and laptop. Plus, I have something just in case I am alone and the minivan does need a jump, or I meet someone who needs one.
I also use a solar powered light that will also charge my phone if needed. It sits on the dash board to charge up and then I can use it at night. I found a deal on it on Amazon Warehouse. https://www.amazon.com/WakaWaka-Light-Solar-Powered-Flashlight-Yellow/dp/B00W6NTLXG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1503270978&sr=1-1&keywords=waka+waka
I also carry two small battery packs (great for air travel too) that charge using the USB plug on the inverter. I make sure they are fully powered all the time.
I'm sure other folks have other ideas about how to do this without solar. I'm curious about what those might be too.
Couldn't you just use an AC converter? It put's out more power and it's cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504134077&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=power+inverter&psc=1
I have a converter so I can plug ac into the car. Its 12V to 110V AC https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MDXS0U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'd trust a cheap inverter over a cheap DC adapter, just because they are so much more common and there are good ones cheap enough that the garbage ones aren't on the market long. It'll be less efficient to do DC-AC-DC, but then you'll have an inverter for other things too. Unless you are charging your battery with solar only, I'd say go the less efficient but cheaper route of an inverter.
Inverters don't use their rated power at all times, they use a bit of current to stay on (usually less than 10w if they don't have an always on fan), then they draw more power as the load increases. Usually they are around 80-85% efficient. Some can be set for 110v instead of 120v, to save some energy, but most of the small ones can't.
I use this 300w Bestek to charge my 120w laptop when driving. There aren't any decent universal 120w DC converters for this price. This Go Power 175w doesn't have a fan, which is really nice if you are using it when your vehicle isn't running.
i use this bad boy. Plugs into the cigarette lighter. Works like a charm.
http://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Outlets-Inverter-Charging-Smartphones/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1460527312&sr=8-3&keywords=Power+inverter
Why not something like this?
I bought this one of amazon for $30 and it works rather well http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-Inverter-Charging-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=zg_bs_583328_1
if LED and at 5W for 50, you could run 1000 bulbs for 100 watts.. That would be a very small inverter (this one is $30).
Also, the demand would be low enough that even 200' of extension cords would work fine... You could easily go to 2000 LED bulbs without risk. ( 200w = < 2A draw on #14 wire)
I've used a car jumper pack with an inverter to run a small TV at a tailgating event before a game for about 6 hours before.
This is the back up I used: http://www.target.com/p/peak-750-amp-jump-starter/-/A-14903814?ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14903814&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Automotive%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Automotive&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=...
I use something like this for an inverter, it's actually only a 100w, and that is actually overkill. This would be to much but I like how it has two plugs and I can use a power strip with it.
> There's got to be a disadvantage to using a marine battery as a starter,
Yep, marine batteries won't provide as much cranking power as a starting battery. This means that under hard-starting conditions such as in cold weather you may have difficulty getting started.
Conversely, using a starting battery for regular deep-discharge duty will damage it faster and you'll need to replace it sooner than otherwise.
> if you only have space for one battery, that would be the best compromise between continuous and cranking amps.
A dual-purpose battery such as the Optima Yellow Top is what you'd want if you are running on a single battery. I'm not suggesting Optima specifically (some people swear by them, others suggest that they've gone down in quality in recent years), just pointing to them as an example of a battery designed to fit both kinds of usage fairly well.
> DC vs AC are they the same amps?
Sorta. Without getting into the irrelevant technical details about DC vs AC, what you're probably going to run into with charging phones and other such electronic devices is that they will charge the fastest from the charger that is sold specifically for that device. For example, if you get a nice smart phone it probably comes with a AC wall adapter that it charges pretty quickly with, and if you plug it into some other charger, like a DC 12V car power adapter, it charges ass-slow.
This is because the phone can tell that it's not plugged into it's high-power charger, so it limits it's own charge rate to avoid damaging the unknown charger. Even if the charger is rated for 2.5A or whatever the phone won't necessarily know that the charger can do that, so it limits itself to like 0.5A or less and takes all frickin' day to charge up.
So, how do you solve that? Get an inverter that runs on 12V (a true sine inverter is best, but costs much more. It won't make any difference for charging rate, bit it may avoid whine noise in your audio if you use the device while charging), and plug the charger that is designed for your device into the inverter.
This is less power efficient than using a DC charger because you have to convert the DC power to AC, then from AC back to DC, losing a little power each time. This means you waste some power from your house battery, but if you can charge in 30 minutes instead of 5 hours, it's probably worth it.
Also, while we're talking batteries, if you don't mind spending a little more to add lightness, consider using LiFePo batteries like this or this pack. For the same size they have more power than lead batteries, and they weigh less than half as much. This means you can put a pack and a charger in your bag and plug in while you're at the coffee shop or whatever, to fully charge it in 2-4 hours, and then have a pretty decent amount of house power (100 and 256 watt-hours, respectively, for those linked packs) when you return to the van, without needing to tap into the van's electrical system.
So, useful because they are relatively small and light, meaning they take up less room in the vehicle, and are easier to carry to a charge station.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_gQiBvb0YSRQ8B
You can now do ANYTHING in your car. Charge your laptop. Straighten your hair. Microwave a hot pocket.
I think the closest thing you'll get is this.
This is what I use. It is a 12v to 120v converter --> https://smile.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=rK6BU-8ZzjFbGUXHSNUxLw&hsa_cr_id=2590830710301&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0
I can plug my small pump for my inflatables into this. It works well for me. Sadly, my boat is put away for the winter here in the NE.
Not sure if that would be my best solution or not?
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