The difference is the type of battery you want to run your power inverter on. Most vehicles run off a 12 volt battery. The 24 volt are generally used in large trucks or industrial motors.

The difference is the type of battery you want to run your power inverter on. Most vehicles run off a 12 volt battery. The 24 volt are generally used in large trucks or industrial motors.

Battery Capacity
Choose your Battery type and enter Amps/Hrs of your battery & wattage of your appliance:
Battery:	12 Volt Battery 24 Volt Battery		Total Hrs:
Amp/Hrs:			or
Wattage:			Total Min:

Inverter Output Power (Watts)	Typical Load	Battery Size
		BCI Group Size	22NF	24	27	8D	dual 8D
		Reserve Capacity	90 Min	140 Min	180 Min	400 Min	900 Min
		Amps-Hrs	50	75	100	200	400
50	Stereo System	Operating Time	9 Hours	14 Hours	20 Hours	40 Hours	80 Hours
100	19" Color TV	Operating Time	4 Hours	6 Hours	10 Hours	20 Hours	40 Hours
200	Computer System	Operating Time	2 Hours	3 Hours	4.5 Hours	10 Hours	20 Hours
300	Blender	Operating Time	1.3 Hours	2.2 Hours	3 Hours	6 Hours	12 Hours
400	Power Drill	Operating Time	1 Hour	1.5 Hours	2 Hours	4.5 Hours	10 Hours
600	Small Coffee Maker	Operating Time	N.R.	N.R.	1 Hours	2.5 Hours	6 Hours
800	Small Microwave	Operating Time	N.R.	N.R.	N.R.	1.5 Hours	4 Hours
1000	Toaster	Operating Time	N.R.	N.R.	N.R.	1 Hour	3 Hours
1500	Full Size Microwave	Operating Time	N.R.	N.R.	N.R.	0.5 Hour	2 Hours
2500	Hair Dryer & Washing Machine	Operating Time	N.R.	N.R.	N.R.	0.2 Hour	0.8 Hours

Some appliances or tools, such as ones with a motor, require an initial surge of power to start up ("starting load" or "peak load"). Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate ("continuous load").

A power inverter converts DC power into conventional AC power which can run all kinds of household products such as: kitchen appliances, microwaves, power tools, TVs, radios, computers and more. You just connect the inverter to a battery, and plug your AC devices into the inverter and you've got power on the go.

The power rating used with microwave ovens is the "cooking power" which refers to the power being "delivered" to the food being cooked. The actual operating power requirement rating is higher than the cooking power rating (for example, a microwave with "advertised" rating of 525 watts usually corresponds to almost 1100 watts of power consumption). The actual power consumption is usually stated on the back of the microwave. If the operating power requirement cannot be found on the back of the microwave, check the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer.

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No, cigarette lighters cannot handle large loads, the highest model with a cigarette lighter is the XR400-12. If the cigarette lighter in your car is rated at 10 AMPS you will only be able to use the inverter up to 120 watts, 15 Amps will allow you to use it up to 180 watts and a 20 Amps up to 240 watts or up to 400 watts using the cables by connecting them directly to the battery.

On the back of your appliance, you will find a label describing the power requirements. You should see a label describing the Wattage (W) or the Amperage (A) of the appliance. Once noted, choose a voltage transformer / converter which can handle a higher amount of wattage then your device is rated at. Certain devices which are motor based may require additional power to start up then indicated (know as Surge), in this case always add an extra 20% to the power requirements of your device. Check out our VOLTAGE CONVERTERS page

To connect a television to a converter you must choose a converter more powerful that what is indicated at the rear of your TV set, because it creates a surge when it is turned on. We would recommend the VC750W for any TV or Monitor.

No you cannot connect an American 220 Volt Dryer or other 220 volt american products to a Transformer. Voltage Transformers are made to convert single phase 110 or 220 volt. American 220 volt consists of 2 phase of 110 volt and European 220 volt consists of 1 phase of 220 volt.

If the label does not specify the wattage, but you know the Amperage (A), you can calculate it using the following formula: Amps (A) * voltage (V) = Watts
Example:
3 Amps * 220 volt = 660 watts
3 Amps * 110 volt = 330 watts

Type Amps & Voltage of your Appliance
Amps:
Volt:	100 V. 110 V. 120 V. 200 V. 220 V. 230 V. 240 V.

Yes as long as you don't exceed the Wattage capacity of the voltage converter. A "surge protector" is required. You can find them on this web-site as well.

VC model transformers come with an American-to-European plug adapter GS20 (American input and output of 2 Round pin grounded). You can find additional types of "plug adapters" on the web-site

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Yes, you can connect it directly to the VC series transformers since they come with a UNIVERSAL outlet which can accept any 220 Volt/50Hz (overseas) plug type except for the South African plug.

All voltage converters only convert the voltage and not the cycle, however most appliances and electronics will function properly with them. North American 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz. (Cycles) Alternating Current. Most foreign 220-240 volt electricity is generated at 50 Hz. (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60 Hz. North American appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50 Hz. foreign electricity. This cycle difference will also cause analog clocks and timing circuits that use Alternating Current as a timing base to keep incorrect time. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, printers, stereos, tape and CD players, VCR/DVD players, etc. will not be affected by the difference in cycles.