What size invertor?
I need to get an inverter to power a charger for my wife's electronic bike. The e-bike uses a 37 volt Li-Ion battery. The 110 volt charger has a max DC output of 41.5 volts and a charge current of 2...
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I used to have a 24 volt scooter with a 2 amp charger, and used either a 150 or 300 watt portable inverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter.
I would suggest a 300 watt MSW inverter - Modified Sine Wave. You do not need the much more expensive pure sine wave, it will work fine with MSW.
I have bought a 500 watt Coleman brand MSW inverter at Costco for $30, but they do not sell them there anymore. Auto parts stores, or Amazon.com have a lot to pick from at $25 - $50 range.
I would run a dedicated cigarette lighter receptacle to the area where you will be storing the bike, or perhaps under the awning in the storage compartment like I did. I used #10 wire and a 20 amp fuse, allowing up to about 200 watts output. I ran #10 wire to both the + and - not using the steel frame as a ground, it seems to have less voltage loss that way.
Good luck!
Fred.
I would suggest a 300 watt MSW inverter - Modified Sine Wave. You do not need the much more expensive pure sine wave, it will work fine with MSW.
I have bought a 500 watt Coleman brand MSW inverter at Costco for $30, but they do not sell them there anymore. Auto parts stores, or Amazon.com have a lot to pick from at $25 - $50 range.
I would run a dedicated cigarette lighter receptacle to the area where you will be storing the bike, or perhaps under the awning in the storage compartment like I did. I used #10 wire and a 20 amp fuse, allowing up to about 200 watts output. I ran #10 wire to both the + and - not using the steel frame as a ground, it seems to have less voltage loss that way.
Good luck!
Fred.
