Portable power source as inverter

MrWizard wrote:
yes you can plug it in
BUT depending on how big the internal charge circuit is and how it is wired

it might not supply enough power for continuous use
in other words it will slow down the internal battery discharge, but I would be surprised if it would supply a full nights worth of TV, especially with many devices running from the inverter and using the battery power

I suggest you try it, and see if it provides satisfactory results

I see. Thank you for your insight.

I once ran a small upright air conditioner for over a half hour with this power dome's inverter, so who knows?

I've got four things sucking power when I watch TV, though; the TV, the receiver, the Satellite dish, AND some component needed for my 'swm' system for DirectTV HD, so It might or might not be pulling as much power as that AC, but probably not as much. And, like you said, It will be receiving some kind of charge rate, so it will help extend it.

I'll post back on this thread after I get to try it.