A power converter

Power converters turn a 12V DC voltage into a 230V AC voltage. This 230V alternating voltage corresponds to the voltage that comes from the socket at home. A power converter is useful because you no longer need a cable to the socket. This is especially useful when you are on the road by car and you want to use a cool box, for example. It is also possible with a current converter to convert a 24 volt direct voltage to a 230 volt alternating voltage. If you want to know exactly how many volts a device uses, this is usually stated in the manual or on the adapter of the device.

Power converter to 230V

Most appliances require a voltage of 230 volts. Some only require 220 volts. To achieve this power, a power converter to 230V is required. This prevents you from running out of power. Always pay attention to how much voltage a device can handle. For example, a cigarette lighter in the car can only be charged with a maximum of 120V. Do you want to connect a power converter directly to a battery? Then this is possible. Some devices can run fine on 220V, others need 230V. When choosing a current converter, be aware of how much voltage it can deliver and how much power the converter has.

Power converter, power supply and power

All electrical appliances have a certain power. This power is expressed in Watts. For a power converter to function optimally, the power of the converter must be equal to or higher than the device to which it is connected. That is why you should always first know how much power the device you want to use can consume. This information is usually marked on the adapter of the device. For example, do you want to use a 1000W device in combination with a power converter? Then your inverter must also have at least 1000W. If not, the power supply will not work and the inverter and device may break.

Easy charging at home with a power converter

A power converter can also be useful for charging devices that have a 12V connection. Devices that use this include a navigation system or a cool box. Instead of having to charge it in the car's cigarette lighter, you can simply charge it indoors with a power converter. This way you always have fully charged devices at your disposal.