Solar Inverters, Rechargeable batteries, power inverters and their uses

Considering the erratic power scenario triggered by the poor production of electricity at the thermal plants, the rechargeable batteries and power inverters have virtually become the lifeline of almost every human being on earth and consequently, that of various households, offices and establishments, which are largely dependent on the continuous supply of electricity for even seemingly insignificant jobs as cooking, cleaning and washing that are held up every time the power supply is off.

The poor power scenario is attributed to the constantly depleting ground water level, lesser rain and climatic changes and could even become worse in the days to come even in other parts of the globe, further resulting in an increased demand for inverters worldwide. Just as thinking of life without electricity appears to be an absurd idea, the idea of having homes, offices and businesses without rechargeable batteries and power invertors seem to be equally outdated and insipid.

After all virtually all jobs nowadays are performed on devices as the laptop computers, electric motors that draw up water and various other machines that require uninterrupted power supply and are virtually held up when the power supply is off, bringing life to a grinding halt. This is where the inverters, also known as converters or power supply units and rechargeable batteries come to the rescue of human beings, who feel intimidated when there is no electricity and are increasingly becoming dependent on them for providing a back up for all their essential daily activities.

While the job of an inverter or a battery is just to fill the gap created by switching off of power supply and allow human beings to carry one with their activities , the choice of a backup varies according to the needs of different people and might not be the same for a household or an institution though the need for uninterrupted electricity supply is common to both as it depends mainly on the size of the building that it has to power, the number of appliances within and the amount of power actually needed for this purpose.

Of course the financial aspect is important too as everyone cannot afford to have an expensive backup. Besides this, some, who are more close to nature and trust it for providing all their needs, may even like to depend on natural sources as solar power, instead of the commonly used inverter batteries for various reasons including health and environment, for their power supply.

Solar Inverters--Hence, there is a wide range of batteries and inverters to choose from. Most homes depend on the solar power and hence have solar panels installed for charging their batteries, which further power the electrical appliances inside the house. This helps in providing power even at times when the sun is not shining as at nighttime. The solar panels and the batteries provide Direct Current (DC) power to the systems inside the house. A solar inverter provides AC power to the appliances by converting the DC power from the batteries.

Types of Solar Inverters--Solar inverters include Modified Sine Wave (MSW) Inverters and True Sine Wave (TSW) inverters. MSW inverters may work well with computers, but not with other devices. For instance audio equipment does not go well with these inverters and emits an annoying sound. TSW are much better and preferred than MSW inverters, but are also quite highly priced.

Problem with Solar Inverters—Two main problems that one could encounter with a solar inverter are rf interference and Phantam loads. To avoid rf interference, which occurs when the inverter emits radio noise while running, the receiver should be placed at a distance from the inverter. Another solution to this could be in the form of using battery powered radio and recharging the batteries with the help of the solar power system. As far as Phantam loads are concerned, devices as television and other remote controlled equipment use some power even when they are not in use. The situation can be handled with the help of a power strip with a mechanical on/off switch.

Power inverters—These can convert a car’s 12 volt Direct Current power into Alternating Current power. Power inverters work very well when it comes to devices as personal media players, iPods, MP3 players, video games, digital cameras, radars and even for charging laptops.

Kinds of power inverters--Different kinds of power inverters with varying functions are available in the market these days. While some can power a large number of plugs concurrently, others have USB ports that can charge USB-enabled devices, which add to its functionality, if one carries around devices like the iPhone. Some power inverters emit more wattage than the others to charge electrical goods. This feature should be taken care of to prevent battery drainage. An inverter should have an automatic switching regulator to prevent the battery of one’s car from reaching a critical point.

Another most important feature of the power inverter is the fuse. Some of these come equipped with replaceable fuses, which prove to be very handy in case of a failure. These are very convenient as they can be replaced when some problem occurs, rather than purchasing a new inverter all over again, which might not be possible. One should remember to check the features including the power output levels, the number of receptacles and the price thoroughly while buying an inverter, besides ensuring that the machine actually suits his needs.

Linus Orakles
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