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Vector VEC 024B 400-Watt D/C to A/C Power Inverter with Power Level Meter |  | Brand: Vector
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $61.48
Buy New: $37.79 (On sale from $55.42)
as of 9/5/2010 23:30 CDT details
You Save: $17.63 (32%)
New (4) Used (1) from $37.79
Seller: UnbeatableSale, Inc
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 2040
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 3
MPN: VEC024
Model: VEC 024
UPC: 617977000119
EAN: 0617977000119
ASIN: B00152JP4E
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Heavy-duty cable clamps for high output direct battery connections | | • | Soft Start Technology (SST) | | • | Turbo Cooling | | • | Wattage output power level meter |
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Product Description
The Vector 400-watt power inverter provides 400W continuous, 800W peak power and utilizes Soft Start Technology to gradually and safely ramp up the output voltage, while the automatic reset restarts automatically if the inverter shuts down.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Durable Inverter July 9, 2010
Steve B (NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this back in February 2006 in a local store but I'm glad to see they're still for sale. I've used it on every long trip I've taken since then and it has earned its spot in my console. I can't remember what I paid for it but $100 would still be a good value. Its great for camping and other situations where power isn't guaranteed. I've run and charged two laptops simultaneously off it with no problems. Friends and family ask where they can get one and I'm glad I can direct them here. Two issues are the fan noise is a bit loud and you can get feedback through the stereo when charging certain devices.
 400 Watt Invertor March 28, 2010
Old Grunt (No. CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This invertor works very well. It replaced a burned out invertor I have on a mobile emergency cart-based power backup. I live in the Sierra foothills where PG&E power outages are more frequent than normal. The cart has a 12v deep-cycle battery and two 400 watt invertors mounted on it. It easily runs a couple of CFL lamps and a fan for several hours.
I have a 5000 watt gas generator, but that is too much work for short duration outages and the mobile cart fills the need just fine without all the noise.
Convenient and Easy to Use September 3, 2007
Tetsu Uma (Illinois Native in Manassas Park, VA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought the Vector MAXX 400 watt inverter because it was about the highest wattage inverter available that still plugged into the cigarette lighter and I am not displeased. The unit comes with both a cigarette lighter cord and alligator clips which can be attached directly to the battery. These are color coded and connected to the unit by the user. I just leave the cigarette lighter cord attached as it still fits in the convenient hard-shell carrying case in that configuration. The unit has audio alarm for low power, a circuit breaker, and a fan which is not too loud.
I found it easy to use - just hook up the cables, plug it in and run my stuff. I mostly use this to power a laptop running navigation software or recharge a cell phone and it works great. (I probably do not need this much power for these tasks but you never know when you will need the extra juice for other usage.) It powered the laptop on a 12 hour drive from Chicago to D.C. with no problems. I do use a surge suppressor for the laptop but that is just me and to the best of my knowledge, the Vector MAXX has never triggered the surge suppressor.
My only (mild) complaint is that the cords are a little short. Overall, I find it easy to use and pretty handy to have around. I recommend it.
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