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12VDC CFLs vs. mini-inverters | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 editorial)
Re: 12VDC CFLs vs. mini-inverters (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by vtpeaknik on Tue Dec 11th, 2007 at 11:26:18 AM MST
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Well I got hold of a couple of these cheap mini-inverters, supposedly rated at 40 watts, and found out that:
  • there isn't much inside, see photos below
  • it ran a 4W night-light bulb rather dimly
  • after 2 hours of that the heat sink on the power transistor got quite hot
  • it could not start up a 15W CFL - brief flash, then only an audible whine.






12VDC CFLs vs. mini-inverters | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 editorial)

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