Continuous sine wave inverter for LCD tv

samhain7 wrote:
This is what I am looking at

Your link doesn't work, but you're more likely to have problems with a CHEAP inverter rather than its wave form.

SoundGuy wrote:

gbopp wrote:
You may want to check your link.

Why? ... that link works just fine

Apparently it only works for you.

Hi,

Does the existing TV have an external power brick? If so, it may be possible to simply connect the unit directly to the 12 volt battery bank.

If not, I would recommend a small pure sine wave unit such as a Samlex or Go Power. If you want fan free then Morningstar makes a wonderful 300 watt psw.

Power Bright doesn't have a good reputation.

samhain7 wrote:
This is what I am looking at

inverter

SoundGuy wrote:

gbopp wrote:
You may want to check your link.

Why? ... that link works just fine and although this Staples ad does say "continuous modified sine wave power inverter" I too have no idea what that means. :h

Frankly, if the OP is going to invest in a 750 watt inverter I'd suggest he do it right (well OK, at least "better") by investing in this 1000 watt Sine Wave Inverter (4 pics), periodically on sale at Canadian Tire for $199 + tax. Unfortunately he missed the most recent sale but no doubt it'll come up again and it's by far the best deal on a sine wave inverter of pretty well any size here in Canada. I wired mine "whole house" so I can power anything in the trailer regardless of where it's located, and it works just fine within it's 1000 watt rating of course. :B

All I get when I click on it is a screen to enter info..
Maybe it's my computer or I just don't understand how to click the link.
I wondered why no one else commented. :S

samhain7 wrote:
Soundguy, does that 1000W inverter come with a 12vot cigarette plug?

Cigar plug is only good for 80 to 150 watts. 1000 watt inverter will have terminals to hardwire close to the battery.

You want something like this:
http://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/go-power-gp-sw150-12-plug-inverter.html

And yes this will run your tv, satellite, dvd player, charge cell phones, laptop, ipad, etc just fine. OK maybe not 10 things at once.

150w will not run your microwave, hair dryer, coffee pot, toaster, air compressor etc.

There used to be a document on Xantres's web site title 'Things that might not work well with MSW inverters" or something like that.

All manner of Audio, Video, Radio (including television and satellite) devices were on the list.

The problem is the title is qualified.. MIGHT NOT (or MIGHT) work well.. there is no way to tell till you try it.

MOST COMMON issues are: Pixelation (Picture degradation) Loss of signal lock, Noise (Buzz or hum) in audio,, Lines on Picture,, "Watusi Effect" (Picture waving)

VERY RARE: Damage requiring repair.

Sometimes simply moving things around will clear it up.. Other times not.

Suggstion: PURE SINE WAVE inverter.

MSW is fine but that inverter is waaayy overkill if you just want to run a TV. I run 2 TVs and a sound system and misc. chargers off a 300W MSW inverter - about 225W continuous.

This is the one I got on sale from Canadian Tire on sale for $30:

300W MSW Inverter

Thanks for all the replies.

Soundguy, does that 1000W inverter come with a 12vot cigarette plug?

The only thing I will be using this inverter for (at least for this years camping) is the LCD TV for the kids if we have a rain day. Instead of going through a big set up this year, I just want something I can plug into the 12V outlet under my TV.

If you try the link from the USA, it asks for a Canadian Postal Code. I did a search for postal codes and plugged in one from Toronto. Then it displays the product. The confusion comes because the OP truncated the description in his title. It reads 750 watt continuous, modified sine inverter.

I would spend a little more money and get a PSW inverter. You may want to plug something else into it in the future that needs a PSW.

gbopp wrote:
You may want to check your link.

Why? ... that link works just fine and although this Staples ad does say "continuous modified sine wave power inverter" I too have no idea what that means. :h

Frankly, if the OP is going to invest in a 750 watt inverter I'd suggest he do it right (well OK, at least "better") by investing in this 1000 watt Sine Wave Inverter (4 pics), periodically on sale at Canadian Tire for $199 + tax. Unfortunately he missed the most recent sale but no doubt it'll come up again and it's by far the best deal on a sine wave inverter of pretty well any size here in Canada. I wired mine "whole house" so I can power anything in the trailer regardless of where it's located, and it works just fine within it's 1000 watt rating of course. :B

samhain7 wrote:

DrewE wrote:
I'm not sure what you mean by a "continuous modified sine wave"

This is what I am looking at

inverter

You may want to check your link.