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Old 01-29-2003
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Modified or true sine wave inverters

Re "WHOOSH"Jack:
Experience talks - use what has worked for others /w similar set-ups.
re: "jkewissf"
Again, experience talks
BUT
Battery power (engine/alternator ''off'') is the CLEANEST power available. Any inverter is inherently ''noisy''!
Switching the load ''off'' while alternator running causes a back EMF that can dammage the alternator - the ''spike'' is not likely to dammage any other loads (plugged-in computer) HOWEVER (as above) suggest using computer when engine at rest.
Nonetheless, others have indicated good experience /w cheapo inverters so ...
Regards,
Gord

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