1Tracey1 replied on 27/06/2018 10:34
Posted on 27/06/2018 10:34
Hi all,
We started using solar in the summer a few years ago and got an invertor from Halfords which plugged into 12volt internal socket and gave us a plug socket. It worked for a couple of times but then began to blow the fuse so we haven't used it since.
I now need to use my laptop for work when away and tried to get a straight 12v charger but have struggled to get one which has fitted my laptop (I just take my cheap hp stream away). We have decided to try again with an inverter and bought this one from Argos (I'm hoping a picture has been added).
We've tried it once and it did charge my laptop from half power to full in about 30mins. It made a whirring/fan noise all the time it was on. After my previous negative experience using an inverter, I just wanted to check that this is normal and whether people think this inverter should be ok to charge my laptop. Also, is there anything I need to know about using the inverter. (Please keep it basic as I know nothing of watts, voltage etc). Am I also correct in assuming I couldn't use a hairdryer with this as the hairdryer would be too powerful (this is the one sacrifice of going without electric :) )
Thanks in advance.
1Tracey1
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