Introduction to Home Inverter:
We all are well aware of inverters
because it plays a major role when we do not have electricity. An
inverter is basically an electrical power converter that converts direct
current (DC) into alternating current (AC). The alternative current can
be of any voltage with the help of proper transforms. The inverter
performs the opposite activity of a rectifier. The inverter is named so
because the mechanics of the direct current and alternative current was
made to work in reverse i.e. in an inverted form from DC to AC.
Inverters were important then but now they are gaining more importance
because the load shedding problem is increasing day by day. Their main
use is to provide backup power when there is no flow of electricity.
Inverters take power from the battery and supply it when there is
electricity cut. In this way it proves to be very helpful and handy.
There
are different kinds of inverters that are available today and people
always make it a point to buy one in case there are load shedding
problems. In this electronic world, everything comes to a standstill
when there is no supply of electricity. In that case it is always
beneficial to install an inverter generator. The inverter is one such
device that is capable of running all devices when there is no supply of
power.
Working of Inverter for Home:
An inverter basically converts the
direct current to alternative current that can be sued to operate all
kinds of devices when there is no flow of current or power. All you need
to do is just connect your AC and DC power inverter to a batter and
plug your AC devices into the inverter. In this way you will have power
whenever there is load shedding. The invert draws power from a battery
that is of 12 voltage or various batteries that are parallel wired. The
battery need to be charged from time to time as the power that we
receive when there is no electricity supply is because the inverter
takes power from the battery. For charging the battery the automobile
motor needs to keep running or it can be charged with the help of solar
panels and gas generator. Another alternative is you can charge it with
the help of a battery charger by connecting it into an AC outlet.
The power inverter transforms the energy
that is stored in a battery to Alternative power for use in industrial
and commercial systems where the mains are not available. These kinds of
inverters are useful in all kinds of office and homes. Now that you
know how an inverter works, let’s have a look on some safety measures
that needs to be taken to operate it.
- Make sure you place the inverter either vertically or horizontally on a flat surface.
- The machine should not be placed in the engine compartments as the engines get heated easily and also it emits harmful fumes. Thus the machines should always be placed in a cool and dry place.
- Always keep the machine away from water and moisture. Do not operate the machine with wet hands as water conducts electricity which can cause shocks and other major problems.
- The inverter should not be placed near heating vents. Also do not place it under direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature for it should be 50 to 80 degree Celsius.
- Keep the inverter well ventilated while it’s in use and keep it clean from time to time.
- Also avoid placing the inverter inside battery compartments and near flammable materials.
Best Inverter Battery for Home:
Before looking for a good inverter
battery you need to first check the state of your battery and the amount
of electricity you use. If your demands I high then it is obvious that
your battery will drain very easily. So it is always better to
experiment and then buy. Star off your engine for 10 minutes in order
to recharge the battery or keep it on when you use the inverter. In
order to keep track on the level of battery take help of the volt meter.
Also you could attach several batteries in a parallel way to check its
usage.
Deep cycle marine batteries need to be
used for large power inverters as because if you use normal batteries it
will easily wear also it won’t be very effective. For power inverters
it is always better to have cycle battery because it helps in starting
the vehicle when placed inside it. Other batteries are not that powerful
and tend to drain easily. The Deep cycle marine batteries always have
the highest reserves. Also they can withstand continuous battery drains
and recharging. One must see to it that the marine deep cycle’s
batteries are not discharged when their charge is below 50%.
If you had to pick one battery that is
good then it would definitely be deep cycle marine batteries because
they are capable enough to supply power for 30 to 60 minutes even when
the engine is off. They also provide up to 500 watt. Automotive battery
supplies are not recommended and should be avoided.
How to Select Best Inverter for Home:
We all know that power flows in two
directions i.e. direct and alternative. The direct current always flows
in a forward direction whereas the alternative current finds the
electrons that keep changing their directions i.e. forward and backward.
Whenever we switch on an appliance at our home the current that flows
is AC. The alternative current is powerful and is capable enough to
transfer different amounts of power. The AC also helps in changing the
voltage according to the appliances. Having an inverter at your home is
vital because it converts the DC stored into AC. However, before buying
an inverter for your home, you must do proper research and buy one that
suits your house the best.
You can go about buying a 48 volt invert
but then it will cost you more money. When something is costly it
surely has added benefits with it. The benefits are if you will have
loss of voltage less, also it sues a small wire gauge to run long
distance of wire. If you only want few appliances to work at your home
when there is no current then you could choose a 24 volt system. If you
use very few appliances at home on a daily basis then you can go for
sine wave inverter. Though the modified sine wave inverter is cheap it
can give you lot of headaches as your appliances won’t be able to work
properly. So it’s up to you to choose one that is cheap or the one that
is costly and good. After you have chosen an inverter don’t forget to
look at its specifications because you must know whether the output of
the power is gush or continuous.
Lastly make sure you buy an inverter
that you feel is right for your home appliances because if not all
appliances at least your inverter should be capable enough to make a fan
and a bulb work when there is no electricity.
Benefits of Home Inverter:
As mentioned before these devices are
becoming a must have in every household and office. Earlier there were
power generators that were huge in size. The same device is modernized
and is available today as inverters. The magnets that were sued in the
traditional generators have been changed, i.e. they are still there but
are smaller in size and more powerful than before. Also generators are
costlier than inverters. There are many benefits of inverters and a
prime one is that it supplies electricity when there is no power.
Especially in multinational companies and other corporate sectors works
needs to be done on time. In that case they require inverters because
their work cannot stop because of any supply of power. Using inverter is
very safe and also they are not that difficult to Handel and operate.
If you are planning to buy an inverter for your home or office purpose
then you must make sure to buy the best brand.
There are some good top brands of
inverters available in the market today which can help you live a
tension free and peaceful life. So do not waste much time and buy one
today.
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