Inverter

As one of Chennai’s leading inverter suppliers, we recommend a simple formula for all our customers who want to invest in inverters.

The formula is AMPS x120 = Watts.

To implement this formula, first determine the devices you want to connect with your inverter. Next, determine the wattage required to power the devices.

Using this formula, you can easily determine the right inverter for your requirements.

With our experience as the leading inverter dealers in Chennai, we recommend installing the inverter and batteries as close to each other as possible. In fact, the shorter the cables, the better the inverter performance and the more precise the signal.

Not at all. All inverters are vulnerable to weather conditions. It is best not to expose them to water, extreme heat, cold, or wind. Your inverters should be installed in a place that protects the device and batteries from such weather extremities. In a nutshell, your inverter deserves the same protection you would give for your television.

You can quickly determine if your battery is fully charged by checking the charge status indicator on the battery. You can find this indicator on the battery’s front display panel. It's important to note that a quality inverter is equipped with a large electrolyte volume, resulting in an extended power backup for your battery.

Generally, it is not advisable to connect your inverter to appliances that consume a lot of electricity, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, pumps, engines, and electrical heating appliances. Although the inverter can handle the loads from these appliances, the battery’s capacity cannot power them for long periods. Also, these appliances have an initiating power capacity that is 5-12 times higher than the nominal absorbed capacity. Therefore, the inverter must be able to supply accordingly.

However, the following appliances can be connected with the inverter as long as the battery has sufficient capacity:

• Washing machines
• Hot plates
• Driers

When using these devices, it is advisable to use an extra power source to keep the battery going.

Two ventilation openings of approximately 60 square centimetres are more than adequate to provide ventilation for small inverters. However, larger inverters exceeding 1500 Watts need ventilation openings twice that size. Inverters operating at total capacity for long periods in ambient conditions need ventilation slits that are four times larger in size.

No. Stand-alone inverters should not function alongside generators or grid connections. Kindly contact your inverter manufacturers or suppliers for the right guidance with regard to such technical considerations.

Most inverters are not tested with medical equipment and oxygen generators. Therefore, there is no guarantee that they will power medical equipment in an emergency. It is best to talk to your inverter dealers to find inverters tested and rated for medical equipment.

When choosing an inverter, start by adding up the power ratings of all your appliances. Then select the next larger inverter size. Keep in mind that some appliances like table saws, refrigerators, and microwaves have surge requirements. Certain inverters are designed to handle these surges, but since each appliance is different, you might need a larger inverter than initially estimated. Other major considerations are the battery and cables. Please ensure that they can handle the power surge without a significant voltage drop.