Portable Battery Inverter

What is a portable power inverter?

Portable power inverters are a compact and easy to install electronic device that lets you take any appliance that requires a 12V connection and convert it to 240V like a power socket at home. This makes light work of charging things like laptops, tablets, and phones that don't accept 12V power.

Should you buy a portable power inverter when camping?

This is another area that will drastically change your purchase needs when it comes to a portable power inverter when camping. Shorter durations in the outdoors can give you more flexibility in your power inverter choice.

Where can a power inverter be used?

They can be used anywhere from the house, work station or campground, and can be extremely helpful for directing power to all kinds of appliances and devices. The inverter does not produce any power itself, but instead the power is provided by the DC source, and the AC frequency that's obtained is largely dependent on the device supplied.

What are the different sizes of power inverters?

Inverters come in a range of sizes that BCF have on offer, starting from the compact 150W, perfect for use in the car and smaller devices, through to the convenient 350 and 800 watters, providing you that extra power for larger appliances.

Do you need a power inverter?

With a power inverter, you can charge your devices, use equipment—even run appliances. There are different types. Some require gasoline/propane to run. Others need deep cycle batteries. Still, others use solar energy. But with all the inverters out there, it can be a mind-boggler just picking one out.

Which battery is best for a portable power station?

These days most portable power stations, including all those we recommend here, use LiFePO4 batteries, which are capable of holding far more cycles, which is the number of times a battery goes through a complete discharge and recharge, than older lithium-ion batteries while also being less likely to combust.