If you're running a PV (photovoltaic) solar array, which is an interconnected network of solar panels working in unison to produce electricity, you'll need a power inverter to store solar energy in your batteries or a battery bank. But why do you need a power inverter for a PV solar array? Solar power inverters convert [...]

Pre-installed power inverters in passenger vehicles have become more standard of late. People expect, at the very least, an easily accessible USB port inside their car or truck to charge their cell phone, digital tablet and other similar electronic devices. While there are many pros to purchasing a vehicle with a pre-installed power inverter, there [...]

If you want power during an outage or you want to run tools and appliances off-grid (in a remote cabin, for example), you'll need a power inverter to convert DC battery power into AC power. Anyone who needs to run appliances and devices like drills, computers, electric lights, hot plates, microwave ovens, phone charges, refrigerators [...]

How do I run my sump pump during a power outage? You can use a power inverter to power your sump pump during a power outage. Sump pumps vary in size. The most common that our customers call us to power are 1/3 horsepower sump pumps, and 1/2 horsepower sump pumps. The best option we [...]

Can I keep my 1/2 horsepower sump pump running during a tropical storm or hurricane? You can use the AIMS 3000 watt inverter charger with built in transfer switch to power your sump pump during a power outage. Along with the inverter, you will need a battery bank to power the sump pump when the [...]

What equipment can I use with an inverter?   Anything! Ok... almost anything. In general most equipment or devices that you use at home or a commercial job can be used with an inverter but check with your equipment manufacturer. Audio Equipment Some top-of-the-line audio gear is protected by SCRs or Triacs. These devices are [...]

What is an ETL listed inverter? Our ETL listed models that conform to UL 458 or UL1741 and CSA 22.2 have a few internal components that are different from our non UL models. These components have been recommended by the ETL lab and are required to pass ETL certification equivalent to UL 458 / UL [...]

Inverter Size Calculator Learning how to calculate inverter size for your needs can be a tricky task, especially if you're unfamiliar with how an inverter works or how much power you need to produce. Inverters are useful pieces of equipment, but you're likely to have questions about the necessary equipment in order to make an [...]

What is the difference between modified, pure sine wave inverters?   There are 3 major types of inverters - pure sine wave (or "true" sine wave), modified sine wave (actually a modified square wave), and square wave. Pure Sine Wave A pure sine wave is what you get from your local utility company and from [...]

RV and Camper Inverter Size Calculator I need power that doesn't keep the campground up at night! Does this sound familiar? Finding a camper inverter or measuring just how big of an inverter you need for your RV can seem like a difficult thing to understand. Where do you begin? How does an inverter work [...]