Using inverters

 

An inverter changes direct current (DC) power sourced from a 12 volt battery into mains electricity alternating current (AC) power at 230V.Therefore, all kinds of devices such as kitchen appliances, power tools, laptops etc. can be run via your leisure battery. So, that means you can have portable power whenever and wherever you need it! 

There are two main types of inverters available: 

·         Pure Sine Wave Inverters: pure sine wave inverters get their name from the wave form of its output, i.e. they have pure sine wave form. This replicates, as closely as possible, the wave of household mains electricity. Pure sine inverters are more expensive than modified sine wave inverters because they are designed to run very sensitive, electrical equipment by creating a very smooth form of mains power. 

·         Modified Sine Wave Inverters: similarly to pure sine inverters modified wave inverters are named after their output waveform.  The output of the modified wave inverter is not as smooth as the pure wave inverter. Modified sine wave inverters are a much cheaper alternative to pure sine wave inverters as they are far less costly and complex to manufacture. And, for most camping environments and the sort of equipment you’ll be running from your Magic Box (microwave, air fryer, kettle etc.) a modified wave inverter will be fine. Build a Wild, Festival Camper in just a Few Days!