MrWizard wrote:
I think you have let the hyperbole confuse you
Yes you can get 5000w from 12v input, just not from one battery, unless you only want it for a few seconds
It simply more effective to use higher input dc voltage to create the ac output.
No, I am not confused and I do understand those inverters on eBay will never preform near the advertised ratings or as you said for more than a few seconds.
The point is, there
IS newer technology out there, better and less expensive than the designs that Xantrex, Samlex and other have been selling for the past 10+ years.