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500w power inverter DC 12V to AC 110V Car Adapter with 2 5V/2A usb charging output
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Brand | POTEK |
Recommended Uses For Product | Vehicle |
Power Source | 110v,Battery Powered,Corded Electric |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Color | Black |
About this item
- [500W Car Power Inverter with dual 110V AC outlets and 2 USB ports]: It provides 1000 Watt of peak power, dual USB ports can charge most phones and tablets simultaneously, while AC outlets ideal for charging laptop, breast pump, kindle, lights, iPad, etc
- [Built-in Cooling Fan & Full Protection]: It has a cooling fan to keep the unit from over heating ( only works when output power over 200W, this ensures a quiet environment ). And along with all of the other safety protections in place, like the overload protection, short circuit and over/low battery
- [Digital and illuminated display]: The digital display identifies the current status of the inverter, like INPUT (V), OUTPUT(V) and OUTPUT(W). While reading the number, a red LED light is displayed
- [Ultra-protable and travel kit]: Just about 7.1 x 4.1 x 2.2 inches, space-saving, easy storage. extremely portable and lightweight at only 1.1 pounds. It's one of those things that is a must have especially in an emergency
- [Cigarette lighter adapter and car battery clips are included for two options]: While you are driving, plug it into cigarette lighter, it can provide up to 150 watts of continuous power; When you're at a campground, you can connect it to the car battery directly, it will deliver up to 500 watts of continuous power.
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Customer Ratings | |||||
Noise level | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — |
Cord length | — | 4.3 | 3.7 | — | 4.4 |
Charging power | — | 3.8 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Sold By | POTEK INCORPORATION | syschotech | GEARGO Direct | ROARBATT | BESTEK. |
power outlets | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
output voltage | 110.0 volts, 120.0 volts | 110 volts | 110.0 volts, 120.0 volts | 110 volts | 110 volts |
input voltage | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts |
output power | 500 watts | 400 watts | 400 watts | 1000 watts | 300 watts |
Product Description
Usage Method
1:Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to turn the inverter on,W-LED will glow and digital display will show”0” along with a brief “beep"
2:Press but not hold ON/OFF button to change the digital display to INPUT/OUTPUT voltage
3:Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to turn the inverter off.
Why POTEK?:
A must-have for your road trips, vacations, outdoors, emergency kits and more.
Specifications:
• Power (2 AC Outlets): 500W Rated, 600W Max, 1000W Peak
• USB output: DC 5V/2A
• Input Voltage: DC 12V(DC10-15V)
• Output voltage: AC 100V-120V
• Output wave: modified sine wave
More details and strength:
• connect the inverter to a battery, and plug your AC devices into the inverter
• Fan start working when output power over 200W
• Run most of capacitive/inductive/resistive loads with improved program
• Suitable for most AC loads,includes lights,appliances,motors,TV and most electronics
• With dual AC and USB outlets,more members can enjoy the power in your vehicle
Note:
Never run the inverter with any loads higher than 150W via the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicles since the maximum allowed current through cigarette lighter outlet is 15A;please use the battery clamp cable with connection directly to the 12V battery while you run any loads higher 150W but lower than 500W
Do not use high power electric devices such as hair dryers,electric heaters,curling irons,vacuum
Package List:
• 1x 500W Power Inverter
• 1xCar Cigarette Plug
• 2xCar Battery Clip
• 2xFuses
• 1xUser Manual
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.09 x 4.13 x 2.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
ASIN | B01B3ZQG4O |
Item model number | PI-500W |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,832 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #97 in Power Inverters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 27, 2016 |
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Customers like the performance, value, and ease of installation of the power inverter. They mention that it works pretty well, is very useful, and is great value for the price. Customers are also satisfied with ease of setup, and voltage. However, some customers have different opinions on quality, battery, noise, and temperature control.
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Customers like the performance of the power inverter. They mention that it works pretty well, has a good design and features for a modified sine wave converter. Some say that it's useful and fun piece of equipment.
"...For the price and its functionality, I think this is a very useful and fun piece of equipment with many possible applications...." Read more
"...Works great!" Read more
"...Other than that adventure, the unit seems to work pretty well. I hope that the next version has externally accessible fuses, though!" Read more
"Really nice little inverter, love the power meter, really helps you not overload your inverter...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the power inverter. They mention that it is the best value inverters they have found, it is well built, and is a good buy.
"...I have used many inverters, and this one is a very good buy and performs great...." Read more
"...The price is very reasonable for the quality and features this inverter has." Read more
"Okay, I like the product, it is good for what I paid for. However, I hard wired it to my battery...." Read more
"...Its so affordable, I may buy another as a backup if this unit lasts. Thanks Potek for great customer service and for standing behind yor product" Read more
Customers find the installation of the power inverter to be easy. They mention that it is simple to use, easy to connect, and easy to turn off. Customers also appreciate the digital readout and the fact that it comes in very handy during power outages.
"...This is a very useful feature so you can know how much power is really being used and how much may be needed...." Read more
"had this for a few months now and it comes in very handy...." Read more
"...Consistently keeping my home network and communications working. Very helpful during all these PG&E power outages." Read more
"Liked the price, usability, shows power consumption of device. Quiet, works great.Used to connect 3 phones, 1 laptop,..." Read more
Customers like the voltage of the power inverter. They mention that the screen can tell them the current output, and the digital power readout is a great touch. They also like the display that shows input and output voltage, watts, and amps.
"...This inverter gives you feedback on voltage input, voltage output, and wattage being used. I love that...." Read more
"Really nice little inverter, love the power meter, really helps you not overload your inverter...." Read more
"...This inverter works perfectly for this task as it displays the input voltage or the watts being drawn by the load applied. I would buy this again." Read more
"...I like the features of this unit, particularly the display with input voltage, A/C output and how many watts the unit is drawing, and the fan does..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the power inverter. Some mention that the quality is good, while others say that it feels cheap and has a poor build. However, some say the inverters they received was defective and they returned it the day after they received it.
"...The case is very high quality plastic. I like this much better than the aluminum cases...." Read more
"...Do not buy!!!!! The first inverter I received was defective and I returned it the day after I received it...." Read more
"I have had this item now for over a month and it is still going strong...." Read more
"...Unsure if doing this voided any warranty, but apart from this mechanical failure I feel this unit will live a good long life." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery. Some mention that it works really well, puts out a good amount of power, and is a powerful digital inverter; while others say that it worked very poorly, shut off at about 150W, and gave an error message after a few minutes. It won't power a 100 watt mini fridge and can't handle start up current.
"Really good power" Read more
"...The unit is very quiet and has plenty of power. The display is bright and clear even in the day time. So far I've never popped a fuse...." Read more
"...to normal charging mode (250w) to get by, because this inverter shut down with "hot" error message after a few minutes of in turbo charging mode..." Read more
"Best power inverter I have seen. The on off switch is a press and hold just like a cell phone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the power inverter. Some mention it's very quiet, while others say it' s very noisy, has a rattling noise in the unit, and makes a buzzing sound on their radio. The USB ports are handy. However, some customers say the fan is louder than any they have had, and it hums and doesn't run efficiently.
"...Another great feature is that it is very quiet...." Read more
"...Since it's not a pure sine wave the amp had a lot of noise to it but still enjoyable for playing, you just couldn't use it to record off of...." Read more
"...Running the 200W mixer, the POTEK barely breaks a sweat. It was plenty loud enough for the pre-show party...." Read more
"...The unit is very quiet and has plenty of power. The display is bright and clear even in the day time. So far I've never popped a fuse...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature control of the power inverter. Some mention that it runs cool, the fan only runs as required, and there is no fan running when wattage is under 150 watts. However, others say that the unit was getting quite warm and the fan didn't kick on.
"...Another great feature is that it is very quiet. No fan running when wattage is below 150 watts, which is what it usually is when using through..." Read more
"...as the blue LED on the handle lights up like it is working but it never gets warm...." Read more
"...I plugged it in there and kept it on the ground under the seat. Didn't get too hot and was accessible to the kids the whole road trip...." Read more
"...Most of these units have fans that are heat sensitive, so they did not run during this no-load test, except for the Bestek which runs all the..." Read more
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This inverter gives you feedback on voltage input, voltage output, and wattage being used. I love that. You can instantly tell if the battery is too low to keep going. For example, a weak battery might register 11 volts. Maybe you ought to start the car to get the voltage up. If voltage drops below 10, the unit will not work. This unit tells you why it will not work.
Another great feature is that it is very quiet. No fan running when wattage is below 150 watts, which is what it usually is when using through power adapter inside the car to charge phones and keep laptops going.
There are two AC plugs and two USB plugs. The only negative I have about the unit is that the AC plugs fit very tight. It is hard to push them on. But that is very minor compared to all the pro's about the unit.
I hooked it to battery directly with provided cables and it easily ran a drill. The drill peaked out over 500 watts, but when running steady, it drew just 310 watts according to the meter on this unit. The instant feedback on the power really helps.
The case is very high quality plastic. I like this much better than the aluminum cases.
The item came in a very nice box that I can use to store it in along with instruction manual and spare fuses. Four spare fuses are provided: two for the power adapter and two for inside the unit.
The instruction manual is very good, briefly giving all the information you need to know about using this unit. If you are hesitant, don't be. I have used many inverters, and this one is a very good buy and performs great. See my attached photos for seeing the packaging, some pages from the instruction manual, and the readout from the unit when running a tablet inside the car and when running a drill outside the car, directly connected to the battery. Whenever using the unit for wattage that exceeds 150 watts, it should be connected directly to the battery to prevent blowing fuses in your car. Another great reason to get an inverter with some kind of readout concerning how much wattage your device or devices are drawing.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2016
This inverter gives you feedback on voltage input, voltage output, and wattage being used. I love that. You can instantly tell if the battery is too low to keep going. For example, a weak battery might register 11 volts. Maybe you ought to start the car to get the voltage up. If voltage drops below 10, the unit will not work. This unit tells you why it will not work.
Another great feature is that it is very quiet. No fan running when wattage is below 150 watts, which is what it usually is when using through power adapter inside the car to charge phones and keep laptops going.
There are two AC plugs and two USB plugs. The only negative I have about the unit is that the AC plugs fit very tight. It is hard to push them on. But that is very minor compared to all the pro's about the unit.
I hooked it to battery directly with provided cables and it easily ran a drill. The drill peaked out over 500 watts, but when running steady, it drew just 310 watts according to the meter on this unit. The instant feedback on the power really helps.
The case is very high quality plastic. I like this much better than the aluminum cases.
The item came in a very nice box that I can use to store it in along with instruction manual and spare fuses. Four spare fuses are provided: two for the power adapter and two for inside the unit.
The instruction manual is very good, briefly giving all the information you need to know about using this unit. If you are hesitant, don't be. I have used many inverters, and this one is a very good buy and performs great. See my attached photos for seeing the packaging, some pages from the instruction manual, and the readout from the unit when running a tablet inside the car and when running a drill outside the car, directly connected to the battery. Whenever using the unit for wattage that exceeds 150 watts, it should be connected directly to the battery to prevent blowing fuses in your car. Another great reason to get an inverter with some kind of readout concerning how much wattage your device or devices are drawing.
For the price and its functionality, I think this is a very useful and fun piece of equipment with many possible applications. I've never tried any other uses for it yet, but I'm confident it would do just as well with other purposes. Ultra-portable also. I keep it in its box, tucked away in the spare tire compartment, ready for use at any time.
If you are tailgating with a bunch of friends before a concert, especially music-lovers, this is a fantastic little unit to have. Plus, you can charge cellphones via its 2 USB inputs. Awesome.
I waited a very long time to update this review. Notified Customer Service of the issue. They replaced my inverter without a hassle. The new unit, has been working fine. I would recommend this item with a minor hesitation being that this was my third unit.
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Do not buy!!!!! The first inverter I received was defective and I returned it the day after I received it. It was replaced with a unit that lasted 2 months. I don’t use it much and it was disheartening to turn it on and then the unit stops working. This item is not worth the money.
As we get more experienced with camping I'll purchase a larger one. Overall--great little device
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
As we get more experienced with camping I'll purchase a larger one. Overall--great little device
I've been using a 100ah 12V universal battery as a power source.
The digital readouts seem to work as advertised. I've not blown a fuse or anything but 85-100W is the total I've pushed through it so far. I've not heard the fan come on yet so I hope that part works, I won't know until I push it harder. I'll update in a couple months once I've really put it to regular use in the spring.