How to install a power inverter in car

What power inverter cable will be used in car?

Under 400w inverters have a cable with a cigarette lighter plug

For above 400w, you need use inverter cable with terminal.

How to install a power inverter in car?

For under 400w car power inverter, that can be plugged into a cigarette lighter outlet on a car or truck. They are very easy to install. Most of them are "plug and play" devices, especially smaller low-power inverters. They are portable, so no additional installation is required.

Then how to install a power inverter above 400w in car? The input cable of the inverter has clips that can be connected to the battery terminals, similar to a group of jumper cables. If the installation is permanent, the cable can be bolted to the terminal. The inverter itself can be installed anywhere, but it should be installed in a place with good air circulation. Inverters generate a lot of heat, and they use cooling fans and fins to prevent overheating. Larger and heavier inverters have mounting holes in their chassis, so they can be bolted to any surface. Obviously, through permanent installation, you may want to bolt your on-board power inverter, but this is not absolutely necessary. The on-board power inverter can be simply placed in a safe and stable position, and the lead is clamped on the battery and inserted.

What is the function of power inverter fuse?

Modern car power inverters have some built-in safety functions, making them easier to use. Some models will alarm when the battery voltage is too low or too high. This is more convenient, but depending on the type of device you are powering, it may also be a valuable security feature. The car power inverter usually also has an automatic shutdown function. If the equipment detects current overload or overheating, it will shut down to reduce or prevent the possibility of fire. The inverter can also be turned off in case of short circuit, such as a piece of metal dropping into the chassis or the inverter being wetted. Short circuit cut-off is an effective method to prevent electric shock. So for the power inverter fuse is working during the polarity reverse, the inverter will be protected by fuse burning when polarity reverse happen, you only need to replace fuse after cutting polarity reverse happen. Now our new type PX series inverter replace fuse to be Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor, so when polarity reverse happen, you don’t need to replace fuse, only remove polarity reverse situation and restart. More interest feel free to contact with sales01@chinacarspa.com