On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:50:01 GMT, "Larry L"
wrote:


"Ken Fortenberry" wrote


I use one of these to run my computer from 12 volt.

http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/19/p/1/pt/29/product.asp

It's less than $50 and does the job just fine.



So you then plug the laptop's normal 120volt "wall wart" into this
inverter? I guess I should just wait and try my inverter system before
getting carried away.

Thanks, Ken

Without getting into it, it isn't "an inverter" that causes the problem,
it's the type of inverter and the "cleanliness" of the power it
produces. If you care as to the whys, a Google search on "types of
inverters sine square" or similar should produce more than you wish to
know about it. I'd offer that a newish laptop and an inverter from a
known company that states it will work with a LT ought to be fine,
assuming your 12v DC output is fairly "clean"/"even."

HTH,
R