Do You Need A Power Inverter For Home Use? what Can You Do With Inverter?

Many people are not sure if they need an inverter for home use , so the first question we have to discuss is the function of inverter.

What is inverter?

What is inverter? From a functional point of view,An inverter is a tool that converts direct current to alternating current, Inverters can be used when we only have DC output current but need to use AC appliances, in simply words,inverter is used for DC to AC.

Then after we understand the function of the inverter, we might have a new question, how many appliances can the inverter carry? Or what can we do with an inverter?

What can a 2000 watt inverter run?

The best selling off grid inverter on the market is usually between 1000 watt to 3000 watt, so we take a 2000 watt inverter as an example, what can a 2000 watt inverter run?

I can say without hesitation that it can carry any household appliance, such as computer, TV set,refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine and etc.

So if you just want to use these appliances mentioned above in some simple scenarios, such as RV or garage, 2000 watt inverter is totally enough.

what can 100 watts power?

In many application scenarios, people often do not need 2000 watt power inverter,such as a car. Because the car's battery often can't handle such a large load,inverters suitable for cars usually do not exceed 300 watts, otherwise it will cause some damage to the car's battery,we usually use more on-board inverters rated at 100w or 200w.

So many people will be curious,what can 100 watts power?

Strictly speaking, there are usually not many appliances suitable for 100 watts, it can only provide charging of small electrical appliances such as mobile phones, laptops, drones, cameras, etc. But in the process of driving the vehicle, we usually do not have too much electricity demand, on the contrary, charging our mobile phones and other portable appliances is exactly what we need, that’s why we usually use more on-board inverters rated at 100w or 200w,this is not only to protect the car's battery, but also to adapt to our usage needs.

Having said all this, let's get back to our original theme,do you need a power inverter for home use?The answer I think is YES!In any case, in today's increasingly severe energy crisis,more and more people choose to use solar power to replace part of their daily electricity.It is clean,cheap and sustainable.In the future, the solar power supply system of the home will become a mainstream trend,Inverter will play an indispensable role in it.