This Vector compact 200 watt power inverter is a great portable option for powering very small appliances. This compact, portable inverter offers 200 watts of continuous power with a peak usage of 400 watts. It is used for converting a vehicle's 12 volt DC to 110/120 volt household use. This inverter includes 12 volt DC power cord for low wattage use. It also includes battery clips and cable set.

This compact 200 watt power inverter The Vector Maxx SST Series Inverters are the most advanced DC to AC inverters available. They are configured with the latest Soft Start Technology (SST). Before the introduction of Soft Start, high startup currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features incorporated in SST include:

Gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter startup. This eliminates failed cold starts underload.

utput that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads.

Automatic re-starts. The inverter automatically re-starts when an overload that causes inverter shutdown is removed. Previously, manual reset was required.

Reference Table of Approximate Watts used by various devices:

Stackable Washer/Dryer: 2500 Watts

Electric Chain Saw: 1700 Watts

Electric Circular Saw: 1600 Watts

Full Sized Microwave Oven: 1400 Watts

Chest Freezer: 1200 Watts

Mini Microwaves: 1000 Watts

1/3 inch HP Submersible Pump: 920 Watts

Reciprocating Saw: 720 Watts

1/2 inch Reversible Drill: 620 Watts

Coffee Maker: 600 Watts

Portable Vacuum: 525 Watts

Electric Garden Tools: 475 Watts

10 Speed Blender: 450 Watts

Orbital Sander: 400 Watts

Home Stereo: 350 Watts

3/8 inch Variable Speed Drill: 320 Watts

20 inch TV/VCR Combo: 300 Watts

12 inch Three Speed Fan:200 Watts

Computer/Printer/Fax: 150 Watts

Quartz Halogen Spotlight: 100 Watts

Mini Stereo/CD Player: 50 Watts

Laptop Computer/8 inch TV: 38-45 Watts

Cell Phone/Camcorder Charger: 10 Watts

14 Volt Cordless Drill Charger: 8 Watts

Please note appliance specifications vary from brand to brand. Check product labeling or manuals for actual ratings.

MAXXSST Soft Start Technology Short circuit protection prevents damage Automatic reset High and low voltage protection LED indicators shows power and fault conditions Includes 12 volt DC power cord for low wattage use Max Continuous Power 200 Watts Input Voltage 12.5 Volts Fuse 25 Amps x 1 * 8 Amps x 1 Warranty: 2 Year

Overload protection Ground fault interrupter circuit Turbo cooling fan Low battery alarm and auto shut down AC outlet provides 120 volt AC household power Includes heavey-duty clamps that connect directly to vehicles battery High Surge Peak 400 Watts Output Voltage 120 Volts Output Wave Form Modified Sine Wave Powers up to 1.8 amps

How big of an inverter will you need?

First you will have to determine the total wattage of the devices you want to operate. Check the nameplate or manual of your device. Once you know that, find an inverter that supplies at least that wattage constantly. An inverter has two ratings, a constant and peak rating. For example a 400w inverter will supply a constant supply of up to 400 watts but will deliver a peak of 800 watts. The peak voltage can't be sustained very long but it will allow extra power to start an electric motor or compressor.

If you know the amps of a device and need to convert that to watts, use this formula: Amps x Volts = Watts. For example, a 3 amp motor running on 110 volts AC would convert to 330 watts. You would need an inverter that supplies at least 330 watts constantly. Be sure to allow a slight variance just to be sure.