DC Inverter

[Saddletramp]

I want o be able to use my laptop on the boat. Is a quasi sine inverter ok? Anything I need to know?

 

[Eygthene]

I use my IBM Thinkpad for short periods (daily e-mail and weather chart downloads) on its battery, then recharge it with a quasi-sine wave inverter.

 

[BobnLesley]

We regularly use a lap-top using either an inverter (don't know if is a 'quasi-sine wave' one - it cost about £30 from Maplins) or of late a 12-19volt cigar socket plug. I gather that these are not the 'right' way to proceed, but we've never had any problems whatsoever

 

[fireball]

Well -my crackard hell laptop wouldn't run off one, but my Acer will - the powerpack just ticked on the crapard hell

 

[Saddletramp]

Thats good enough for me, cheers.

 

[VicMallows]

Mine (HP) will run (but wont charge the battery) on a straight 12v DC feed. However I prefer to use a cheap 12v to multivolt (15 to 24 in numerous steps) upconverter to isolate any nasty spikes on the boat supply. I got one for about £8 including post from an EBAY retailer in Guernsey.

Vic

 

[jfkal]

Better to use one of those travel gadgets which boost 12V to whatever your PC needs (adjustable Up to over 20V I believe). Should cost no more than 25 Squids. Much better
power consumption and no problem with wrong wave form also. Computershops or electronic shops should carry them.