In line type inverter for study

[Thor]

I cannot alter the DB box, so what I want to do is have some kind of inverter plugged into the wall in the study and then the PC runs off that in order for a seamless switch from AC to battery in case of load shedding.

The PC pulls 85 watts at the wall at peak usage.

Does such an invertor exist?

I'd like to make it a bit more "professional" & automated, I do not want to plug stuff in and out every time Eskom cuts the power.
I would then contain this to the study (the PC & fiber and internet is all here on the same plug)

 

[Lupus]

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

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mybroadband.co.za

Plug it into wall, plug PC into it bam.

 

[Rickster]

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...

mybroadband.co.za

Plug it into wall, plug PC into it bam.

What's your question?

 

[wingnut771]

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...

mybroadband.co.za

Plug it into wall, plug PC into it bam.

He will say it's too big and noisy.

 

[Lupus]

What's your question?

My answer is 42.

 

[Lupus]

He will say it's too big and noisy.

It maybe big, but noisy it's not really. Mine's been in my study since November 2020 and only time it's annoying is when it's charging.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Mecer inverter hardly makes a noise, it also switches off the fan when done charging, where other models keep the fan on. On 10ah charging its pretty quite also, noisy at 20ah charging.

 

[Lupus]

Mecer inverter hardly makes a noise, it also switches off the fan when done charging, where other models keep the fan on. On 10ah charging its pretty quite also, noisy at 20ah charging.

Yup, my fridge makes more noise when it kicks in to chill. There is sometimes a whine after charging though, but that also goes after a bit.

 

[Thor]

And does this unit bypass the battery when AC power is available?

 

[Lupus]

And does this unit bypass the battery when AC power is available?

Yes it does.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...

mybroadband.co.za

Plug it into wall, plug PC into it bam.

I have one of these for my office with 2x 105ah batteries, it works a charm.
Gaming pc, laptop, routers/ONT/PoE cameras etc all stays up when the power goes out and carries on for way longer than loadshedding lasts.
I even run an extension to the lounge for the TV, Roku and a lamp.

 

[Lupus]

I have one of these for my office with 2x 105ah batteries, it works a charm.
Gaming pc, laptop, routers/ONT/PoE cameras etc all stays up when the power goes out and carries on for way longer than loadshedding lasts.
I even run an extension to the lounge for the TV, Roku and a lamp.

You may be draining your batteries lower then they should go, remember you should only go to 50% to protect the batteries.

 

[TheChamp]

Buy the 12V version.