How to Install a Power Inverter in a Car?

What power inverter wire does the car inverter need?

Inverters below 400w have a cable with a cigarette lighter plug
More than 400w need to use the inverter line with terminals.

how to use a power inverter with a car battery?

Automotive power inverters below 400w:

Plug directly into the cigarette lighter socket on your car or truck.
Cigarette lighter sockets are very easy to install, most are "plug and play" devices, especially smaller low power inverters. They are portable, so no additional installation is required.

Automotive power inverters above 400w:
1. Connect the battery terminals
The inverter's input cables have clips to connect to the battery terminals, similar to a set of jumper cables.

2. Bolt fixing
If the installation is permanent, the cables can be bolted to the terminals. Larger and heavier inverters have mounting holes in their chassis so they can be bolted to any surface. Obviously, with a permanent installation, you may need to bolt down the car inverter, but it's not strictly necessary.

3. Place it in a safe and stable place
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 heat sinks to keep them from overheating.

4. Clip the leads to the battery and plug in.

What is the function of the inverter fuse?

Modern car power inverters have some built-in safety features that make them easier to use. Some models will alarm when the battery voltage is too low or too high. Car inverters usually also have an automatic shutdown feature. If the device detects an electrical overload or overheating, it will shut down to reduce or prevent the possibility of a fire. Inverters can also shut down in short circuit situations, such as when a piece of metal falls into the chassis or if the inverter gets wet. Short-circuit cut-off is an effective method to prevent electric shock.

What happens if I put a inverter fuse in backwards?

Therefore, the fuse of the inverter works when the connection is reversed. When the connection is reversed, the inverter will burn the fuse to protect the inverter. You only need to replace the fuse after the reverse connection occurs.

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