inverter and tube lights

Posted by Kiwi John on February 13, 2005, 5:46 pm

I have an 800 wat inverter  peaks 1000 watts
but it dies and I have to get it replaced if I hit the wrong switch and turn
on my florescent lights
there's 2 20watt  tubes   what's the start up pull on these things and what
size inverter would I need or would it be better if I just  put lightbulbs
back in

Posted by Landline on February 13, 2005, 10:04 pm

Kiwi John you need a PURE SINE WAVE inverter for fluoro lights.

Your inverter must be a MODIFIED sine wave inverter.

If you are looking for an inexpensive (NOT cheap and nasty) PURE SINE
inverter that is good, the MI5080 150w from Jaycar is a real gem and around
92% efficient, and the MI5082 300w.
www.jaycar.com.au
You can look up the price in NZ in sheep dollars.
I hear you Kiwis have found a new use for sheep other than girl friends.
I hear you Kiwis have discovered sheep are also good for meat and wool.

Hi from your mates across the pond!

Posted by tater schuld on February 13, 2005, 10:38 pm

Don't you mean a modified SQUARE wave inverter?

(maybe salesmen have spun the terms since i last looked)

--
Tater
KC9ESF
NAR #79654 L1
AMA #747769
EAA #703312

Posted by Landline on February 13, 2005, 11:42 pm

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Check out this website quote "Output Wave Form: Modified Sine Wave" =
from probably the largest supplier

While both terms are used, 'modified sine wave' is by far the most =
common - yes, that does not make it right.

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Posted by George Ghio on February 14, 2005, 5:14 am

> > Kiwi John you need a PURE SINE WAVE inverter for fluoro lights.
> >
> > Your inverter must be a MODIFIED sine wave inverter.
>
> Don't you mean a modified SQUARE wave inverter?
>
> (maybe salesmen have spun the terms since i last looked)

Yep, When someone starts talking about Modified Sine Wave inverters you
know you'retalking to a used car sales man.