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What size Inverter do i need
Hi all
hope this is in the right section,im looking at buying an inverter for the car so i can charge my laptop,just wondering what size i would need to get to do the job right,i wont be using it constant just a power souce to charge it now and again. thanks andy
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Have you looked to see if there is an alternative solution? There may be a lead that plugs direct from laptop DC socket to the fag lighter. No need for an inverter or the laptops charger. A lot depends obviously on what sort of voltage the laptop needs. It may need a DC to DC converter if it uses more than 12V which might add a few quid to the price.
If there is nothing like that then the inverter may well be the only solution. Look on the bottom of the power supply for the rating label. That will tell you what power it can provide. Use that as the starting point when choosing the inverter. Just get one that is rated at least the same amount and maybe 10-20% higher at least. One that I have used and found to work very well is this... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-72173...sr=8-1-catcorr Though the fag lighter lead is a bit, shall we say, "length challenged" ![]() I've used it with portable audio kit and unlike some others it produces a clean enough mains output not to cause to much noise or buzz on the speakers. So it should be perfectly OK for a laptop charger. |
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For less stress on the car and the laptop just get a laptop car adapter.
From £6. |
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For less stress on the car and the laptop just get a laptop car adapter.
From £6. thats sounds great i didnt even no they did 1 that should work fine as its only to charge it now and again cheers andy |
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