How to Hook Up a Power Inverter to a 12V Battery

This video will explain what a power inverter is and how to hook it up to a 12V car battery.

[lazurm]

For those who came here for learning, like the title states, "How to Hook Up a Power Inverter to a 12 V Battery", skip all the extraneous and, in one instance, inaccurate stuff like his definition of a transformer and about the purpose and types of inverters and go to 4:58 . It'll save you a chunk of time and prevent you from falling asleep, hopefully.
As for his method of actually connecting an inverter to a battery, he glossed over the spark that occurred upon initial connection. The reason that happens is usually because the inverter's capacitors have built up voltage potential in them and, though relatively rare, they can be damaged if allowed to create a spark (a rapid dissipation) when this connection is made. I advise routinely placing a resistor (30 amps will do) between the positive cable of the battery and the inverter upon first connecting. Just holding the resistor so that first touch occurs while you hold your resistor between the initial connection. Doing that will safely dissipate that issue and you'll never get that spark when making this connection.

[jimmytones]

Great video. I'm new at this. The explanation about the sine Wave was exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you very insightful. I appreciate the detailed words you use and demonstration. Again a many thanks.

[davelaidlow]

Well done young fella, great, helpful information. As for the armchair quarterbacks, if you think you could do better, you would already be doing it! 😎

[anonymousperson]

A transformer lower and raises voltage/amps. A rectifier converts AC to DC.

[lindasue]

Noob question: what are the cables called that have the o-ring on **both ends**? I seem to be finding only ones that have a clamp on one of the ends. Also, what gauge do you recommend?. Thanks in advance!

[claudeborges]

How about being able to power a stove, microwave, fridge for a few months off grid ?
Can anyone enlighten me ?
Thanks

[LiquidTurbo]

It is recommended to use a resistor to pre-charge the inverter so spark's don't occur. This will also reduce the electric load on the inverter.

[spartty]

Thanks for the video, and may I know how many AH is the battery you used here in this Video, I mean is it ok to use a lower AH battery to the inverter? Thanks...

[greavous]

It took a 10 minute video to say "connect the positive (red) cable to the + on the battery and inverter and the negative (black) to the - on the battery"? Or something like that? Are you going to do more videos on closing doors or controlling faucets anytime soon?

[aprillondonencinias-bwpl]

I live in a motorhome recently I lost my electricity connection and now I'm stuck trying to find alternative sources I work from home on laptop 40 plus hrs a week and watch TV on my cell phone I can give up the AC for now even the fridge but to get by I need 2 fans 2 cell phones 2 to laptops charged up 24/7 I have a bluetti power box I narrowed for now but I need a way to keep it charged up on my own instead of having to go some where to plug it in. I thought of battery and inverter not sure exactly how to do it. How many and what type of car batteries I should get and inverter. I'm def on a tight budget any advice would be appreciated

[InverterReview-qzeg]

Thank you! It looks solid, nice and stylish!

[NarchaoticNarcissism]

Transformer lowers/increases voltage.. NOT convert to DC

[Kenzie_Hill]

Can you demonstrate how to connect a jump starter (1600 amp/25watt) and use the jumper cables directly on the inverter's prongs? Do I need special adapters?

Exactly what I needed to see when using inverter with a 12v battery.

[NYslice]

Excellent video. Does the inverter tell you how much juice is left in the battery?

[Walter-tsvu]

Thankyou for the valuable information. What battery charger would you recommend for the po4 life 100 ah battery?

[mikey]

Nice video ! 😀😃 Very informative 👏 👌 👍 😍

[G.S-hj]

I need to know how to make one of these to power an oxygen concentrating machine please tell me what I need to make this myself. Thank you

[BOSS-SAINT]

How about a 420 w big speaker? Looking to get this so I can have a speaker you connect to a wall in my semi truck and wondering if you can use a speaker with it

[regd.]

On the stand alone battery, can you have a trickle charger in line permanently keeping you battery charged while your using the connected inverter.