Inverters transform battery (DC) power into mains quality AC power to operate normal household or industrial appliances away from the grid and without a generator.

There are many different types of inverter designs, brands and come in either modified square wave or sine wave, as straight inverters, inverter/chargers or power conversion centers (inverter/charger plus other sophisticated control equipment).

At WA Solar Supplies we have the range and experience to properly recommend the best option for your individual application. All inverters stocked at WA Solar Supplies are either quality Australian made sine wave inverters or Xantrex (Trace) products from the US. We have a local service technical center in Perth and are the service agent for all inverters sold with after sales service and spare parts backup. Typically, only sine wave inverters are recommended for most applications as other types are much more susceptible to either damaging the appliance, or the appliance damaging the inverter. Quality is a very important factor when selecting an inverter.

Typical applications for inverters include::

Boats (Commercial or recreational)
• Operate computer navigation or fish finding equipment
• Operate entertainment systems (ie. TV, DVD, surround sound   amps)
• Operate fridges, microwaves and other domestic appliances

4WD/Caravans/Buses
• Power supply for recharge appliances such as telephones,   video cameras, gold detectors etc.
• TV's, radios, DVD, fridges, microwaves, air conditioners, bread   makers.

Commercial
• Almost anything 240vAC from electric tools, refrigeration,   computers, survey equipment etc.

So instead of relying on a generator for 240vAC when away, a inverter might be the quiet and easy option instead.