Inverters

Inverters have come a long way since the 90's. Pure sine wave and portability are what the BESTEK 300 watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter is all about. Open the box, plug it into your 12v power port and grab your fan...it just works. LED lamps, fans, and some tool battery chargers are no problem for the BESTEK. The pure sine wave enables the inverter to power inductive loads and sensitive electronics with out shortening the expected life span. Grab the BESTEK and a big 12v battery and you're all set for a few hours of off grid emergency power. Model number: MRZ3011HU
Video Review - Bench Tested Max Power: 307 Watts - 110 Volts - 2.801 Amps

A capable power inverter, the PV1000HF from TRIPP-LITE can power anything from incandescent lamps to full size refrigerators. Power output is a very uniform modified sine wave from each of the four 115VAC receptacles. Peak power is 2000 watts and should be enough to get most square-wave-friendly appliance motors running, though sensitive electronics may not be as forgiving. This inverter features a wired remote control option and can be powered on while mounted away from the operator. The PV1000HF also features a standard compliment of LED indicators for load and battery levels and is protected by four internal 40A automotive type fuses.
Review - Bench Tested Max Power: 1000 Watts - 110 Volts - 9.132 Amps

While no longer in production, this inverter built by Chicago Power Electric Systems is no joke. Large input power lugs, three cooling fans and whole body heatsink design mean this inverter is intended to convert large DC currents into AC power. From space heaters to skill saws, it has no trouble spinning up motors or lighting up the jobsite. The two main requirements are large battery cables and a huge battery bank as both are required two sustain 2000 continuous watts. The inverter comes equipped with two plug receptacles, load/battery meters and an On/Off switch. This is a no frills, get the job done inverter. It should be hard to pass on this one if found new in the box for less than $100.
Review - Bench Tested Max Power: 2090 Watts - 109 Volts - 19.12 Amps