Rich_PanganibanExplorerOct 18, 2007What did you do to your Class C MH today???This is always a fun thread to watch in other forums, so I thought I'd start one here.
TMBLSNExplorerNov 25, 2012No. 'Technically', an 'inverter' changes direct current to alternating current: inverter[\url]You are correct that 'converter' is a made-up term. But, the 120VAC-to-12VDC device in your RV is most definitely not, by any real definition of the term, an inverter. You could call it a rectifier, if you like, but not an inverter.pianotuna wrote:Hi TBLMSN,The technically correct term for a converter is an inverter. That's all. Converter is a "made up term" for RV's. It is nothing more than a fancied up power supply. A battery charger, if you would rather use that term. I agree a converter lowers the voltage and turns AC into DC (often with ripple and on a poor unit some AC leakage). I also agree that inverters can do the opposite and take 12 volts DC, turn it into AC and raise the voltage. TMBLSN wrote:pianotuna wrote:Hi cycletwo,Strictly speaking a converter is an inverter--but in RV land is always called a converter. When you call, get the make and model of the converter.There are some inverter/chargers out there.????????Converter: 120VAC -> 12VDCInverter: 12VDC - > 120VAC
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