| In the past, people had to choose between the | | | | frequently use Vector power inverters to |
| utility of home technology and the | | | | power electric grills, televisions and |
| convenience and enjoyment of travel. Even | | | | stereos, and even laptops with satellite |
| when needed for important business, certain | | | | Internet uplinks. |
| devices such as computers, televisions, and | | | | |
| video players functioned only in the office | | | | Vector car power inverters also offer a wide |
| or the home on AC outlets and could not | | | | range of wattage outputs and features to |
| function on the DC power of car batteries. | | | | accommodate virtually any need. Not only do |
| Vector Car power inverters have solved this | | | | they offer convenience by combining |
| problem with technology that converts DC | | | | technology and mobility, but they also prove |
| electricity to AC electricity that can power | | | | highly reliable in emergency situations. For |
| virtually any electronic device whether it be | | | | example, during a power outage, one of our |
| on a business trip or an outing for sheer | | | | larger 1500, 2000, or 3000-watt Vector power |
| enjoyment. Typically shaped like small | | | | inverters can direct electricity from the |
| rectangular boxes, car power inverters house | | | | vehicle to the home through an extension |
| one or more standard electrical outlets and | | | | cord. This should only be done while the |
| plug directly into the car's cigarette | | | | engine runs to prevent battery drain, and we |
| lighter. Occasionally, a car power inverter | | | | strongly recommend that if you garage your |
| will come equipped with jumper cables that | | | | car that you open the bay door to vent the |
| directly connect to the battery. These power | | | | carbon monoxide. In many emergency situations |
| inverters are especially popular with | | | | such as blackouts and storm advisories, the |
| campers, and can safely provide electricity | | | | right car power inverter can literally prove |
| provided the engine runs frequently enough to | | | | itself a lifesaver by maintaining power to |
| prevent battery drain. | | | | essential home appliances. |
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| Car power inverters come in a variety of | | | | In light of the many uses Vector power |
| wattages to accommodate different electronic | | | | inverters offer owners of cars, trucks, |
| devices. A simple rule of thumb applies when | | | | SUV's, and RV campers, it serves well to |
| choosing the right wattage in a car power | | | | think beyond convenience and immediate need |
| inverter. Multiply the total wattage of all | | | | when making a purchase. Especially when one |
| connecting devices, and add another 50% to | | | | considers possible emergency usage in life or |
| accommodate for any fluctuations in power | | | | death situations, it is best to err on the |
| draw. Generally, smaller devices on a single | | | | side of larger wattage and more outlets than |
| outlet function well on 300 watts. Larger | | | | to limit options based upon the occasional |
| devices on multiple outlets may require up to | | | | use of only one or two appliances in the car. |
| 3000 watts when plugged into the car's power | | | | As travel becomes more demanding and |
| inverter. Campers, hunters, and fishermen | | | | frequent, power inverters in cars and other |
| especially value Vector power inverters for | | | | vehicles may well become a standard feature. |
| their cars, trucks, and SUV's when they find | | | | Until that day, comes, however, trust Red |
| themselves in idyllic settings and no | | | | Hill Supply to continue to supply the very |
| electrical outlets, or when the regular | | | | best designs and latest technology today's |
| campgrounds are full. Many of our customers | | | | market can bear. |